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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.
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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
And yet, as tensions remain between fashion and sustainability, certain luxury brands are ascending to the top and cementing their status as the industry’s biggest environmental champions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Only 26, he was considered an ascending player by the front office and coaching staff, with the size and smarts to play opposite Montez Sweat in Dennis Allen’s defense.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron have had an ascending track record throughout season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Most building sites in Dolpo are notably located on ascending mountain slopes.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Meinerz was an ascending player heading into his third year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Frequently, an ascending complex melody will level out into a single, insistent note; tempos accelerate and then accelerate again; her singers give up on words to wail like Klaxons.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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
In fact, rumors even indicate a funeral has already been planned and Prince William has taken on more duties in preparation for ascending the throne.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Sixteen years ago, food scientists in Brazil created a new system called Nova, which grouped foods into four ascending health categories based on processing.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
And yet, as tensions remain between fashion and sustainability, certain luxury brands are ascending to the top and cementing their status as the industry’s biggest environmental champions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Only 26, he was considered an ascending player by the front office and coaching staff, with the size and smarts to play opposite Montez Sweat in Dennis Allen’s defense.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniella Karagach and Dylan Efron have had an ascending track record throughout season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Most building sites in Dolpo are notably located on ascending mountain slopes.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Meinerz was an ascending player heading into his third year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Frequently, an ascending complex melody will level out into a single, insistent note; tempos accelerate and then accelerate again; her singers give up on words to wail like Klaxons.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Zohran Mamdani has made New York City history with his ascendant election victory Tuesday night, ABC News projects.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The series is already becoming an obsession among Apple TV subscribers, quickly climbing up the streamer's top TV charts.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Su told Fortune that Brockman’s insistence on thinking big was essential to making the deal—which sent AMD’s stock soaring 24% the day it was announced.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The roughly 2,000-square-foot home features soaring ceilings and tall windows.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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