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
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
—Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 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
The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
In September 2024, the star opened up about how Ryan’s ascending fame affected their relationship.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Whether an eclipse moves towards the north-east or south-east depends on another factor — whether the moon's orbit is passing through the Earth-sun plane from above (called the ascending node), or below (the descending node).
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.
—Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 2024 eclipse occurred during the ascending node, whilst the 2026 eclipse will be during the descending node.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine advocate before ascending to the role of nation’s top health secretary earlier this year, has resisted urging widespread vaccinations as the measles outbreak has worsened under his watch.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
While some struggled, a few dogs were able to accurately identify ascending and descending notes even when they were put into different patterns.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Its ascending branches leave lots of headroom beneath.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 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
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
—Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 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
The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016
Adjective
Information about bodily sensations like pain, touch, itch, and movement gets conveyed from the periphery to the brain via the ascending sensory pathway.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
In September 2024, the star opened up about how Ryan’s ascending fame affected their relationship.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Whether an eclipse moves towards the north-east or south-east depends on another factor — whether the moon's orbit is passing through the Earth-sun plane from above (called the ascending node), or below (the descending node).
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.
—Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 2024 eclipse occurred during the ascending node, whilst the 2026 eclipse will be during the descending node.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Kennedy, an anti-vaccine advocate before ascending to the role of nation’s top health secretary earlier this year, has resisted urging widespread vaccinations as the measles outbreak has worsened under his watch.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
While some struggled, a few dogs were able to accurately identify ascending and descending notes even when they were put into different patterns.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Its ascending branches leave lots of headroom beneath.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Verb
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Both of these teams are right around .500, but the Fever feel ascendant and the Aces, for the moment, do not.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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About thirty years ago, Sonny was an ascendant Formula 1 star—cue many hilarious, grainy video clips of a younger Pitt, with a resplendent golden mullet—until his dreams were dashed by a near-fatal accident, during an attempt to overtake the three-time Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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