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.
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
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With a new coach, a new offensive coordinator and an ascending quarterback, the Patriots looked like a legitimate challenger to Buffalo in their 23-20 victory.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
But of all the accidents reported across North America in 2024, 100 occurred while climbers were ascending.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
Janney joined The Diplomat in the show’s second season, playing Vice President Grace Penn — who (spoiler alert) will be ascending to the presidency following the death of President William Rayburn (Michael McKean) in the final moments of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The speculation spread online, leading some Christians to begin planning for the event, while others satirized about ascending into the sky.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately for Team Europe, however, match wins only count for one point on Day 1 in the ascending scoring system at this tournament, which was founded by Roger Federer and others in 2017 in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
With conditions restored on the 236-meter flight deck, Barone made multiple warm-up passes to heat the SF90’s V8 engine and then launched from the aft end, stopping safely before ascending the ramp.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, Los Angeles has plenty of defensive playmakers, starting with ascending young linebacker Daiyan Henley.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Undoubtedly, there are parallels to 2024 when the Bears — off their bye and riding a three-game winning streak — visited the Commanders for a showcase game with hopes that their season was ascending.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
With a new coach, a new offensive coordinator and an ascending quarterback, the Patriots looked like a legitimate challenger to Buffalo in their 23-20 victory.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
But of all the accidents reported across North America in 2024, 100 occurred while climbers were ascending.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
Janney joined The Diplomat in the show’s second season, playing Vice President Grace Penn — who (spoiler alert) will be ascending to the presidency following the death of President William Rayburn (Michael McKean) in the final moments of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The speculation spread online, leading some Christians to begin planning for the event, while others satirized about ascending into the sky.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately for Team Europe, however, match wins only count for one point on Day 1 in the ascending scoring system at this tournament, which was founded by Roger Federer and others in 2017 in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
With conditions restored on the 236-meter flight deck, Barone made multiple warm-up passes to heat the SF90’s V8 engine and then launched from the aft end, stopping safely before ascending the ramp.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, Los Angeles has plenty of defensive playmakers, starting with ascending young linebacker Daiyan Henley.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Verb
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Wealthier Americans have been assisted by rising house values, lucrative stock market returns and favorable credit, while lower- and middle-income buyers have faced tighter budgets and been hit hard by rising inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two luxury condominium towers rising to 412 feet and 453 feet.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The content creator industry, which has been ascendant for decades, finally surpassed traditional Hollywood in terms of clout, cultural capital and, increasingly, size.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 1977, Rolling Stone profiled Keaton as her star was ascendant.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The barely there silhouette retails from $795 for core colorways, like Reinhart’s black pair, climbing to $950 for textured finishes like red, gold and green snakeskin.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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At an elementary school in southwest Boise, in the fall of 2020, children in pre-K went to their recess on the playground, laughing and climbing ladders to reach the slide.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The agency posted a photo of two helicopters soaring above part of the trail.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many Kirkbride asylums had beautiful grounds, and soaring architecture.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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