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as in rising
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
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Recent Examples of ascending
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
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—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Phillips should have a notable impact on Scourton, who has proven to be an ascending strong-side edge rusher.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Without question, the Longhorn men have squandered a comfortable spot in the NCAA Tournament and have made their path to the postseason much more difficult with a painful 88-85 overtime loss to ascending Oklahoma Saturday night.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
Accruing over a million followers on social media since 2019, DannyLux is ascending as one of the most prominent figures in regional Mexican music.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
But with senior guard Evan Nagler and ascending junior guard Tommy Donahue, who combined for 34 points against Wauconda, Pollack by no means has to carry the team each game.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses started out in network sitcoms, with the former ascending to TV royalty in the genre.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, bids to the Sweet 16 are becoming routine for the ascending program.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Two others are ascending at the Culinary Creative group along with Flaherty.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Verb
The Saints also agreed to a four-year, $61 million contract with guard David Edwards (formerly of the Buffalo Bills) to further bolster their ascending offense.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Phillips should have a notable impact on Scourton, who has proven to be an ascending strong-side edge rusher.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Without question, the Longhorn men have squandered a comfortable spot in the NCAA Tournament and have made their path to the postseason much more difficult with a painful 88-85 overtime loss to ascending Oklahoma Saturday night.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
Accruing over a million followers on social media since 2019, DannyLux is ascending as one of the most prominent figures in regional Mexican music.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
But with senior guard Evan Nagler and ascending junior guard Tommy Donahue, who combined for 34 points against Wauconda, Pollack by no means has to carry the team each game.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses started out in network sitcoms, with the former ascending to TV royalty in the genre.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, bids to the Sweet 16 are becoming routine for the ascending program.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Two others are ascending at the Culinary Creative group along with Flaherty.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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Across Guatemala City, hundreds of buildings are going up this way, housing a newly ascendant Guatemalan middle class.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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For now, Netflix and the other streamers are clearly ascendant—and continuing to pay professionals to make films and TV shows around the world—but the picture could change dramatically, and soon.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mostly sunny skies are expected on Friday, with temperatures climbing to the upper 50s in the afternoon, a few degrees above the average of 54 degrees for this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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In turn, the team has grown throughout the first half of the season, climbing to 27th in the first official NCAA RPI release and 22nd in the first KPI release.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its soft and lightweight material is great for dinner or dancing, and the indigo wash is a little more elevated than stone or distressed.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Group of Seven finance ministers are set to discuss a possible joint release of oil reserves on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Middle East war chokes flows from the region and sends prices soaring.—
Alberto Nardelli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The constraints and supply uncertainty sent futures for Brent crude soaring 28% last week , its biggest weekly gain since April 2020.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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