as in ascendant
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Currently, the subsurface heat in the Pacific is moving east across the ocean and ascending to the surface from the deep waters, the initial stages of El Nino.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Walton’s journey in the arts began at six years old, starting with dance and quickly ascending to performing alongside Janet Jackson on her comeback tour, as well as at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, The X Factor, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Their relationship unfolded during a moment when both were rapidly ascending in the industry — something Holly says extended beyond just the two of them.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The staircase to the second floor had a stair lift, and into my head drifted an image of an elderly widow, slowly ascending to her bedroom after eating alone, her kitchen overflowing with porcelain and crystal reminders of dinner parties long ago.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The socialist organization has been ascending since Bernie Sanders’s failed 2016 presidential run (Sanders is a lowercase d and s democratic socialist, not a member of the DSA)—an ascent that was punctuated by actual DSA member Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win last year.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
New York — The tables are set, the cameras are waiting and some of today’s most stylish cultural figures are ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
That’s because ascending the Kardashev scale isn’t really a realistic goal—the scale is more a crude guide for thinking about how a technological civilization could grow and what its ultimate limits could be.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 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 Chargers also return Oronde Gadsden, who proved to be an ascending option in the passing game as a rookie last season.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Currently, the subsurface heat in the Pacific is moving east across the ocean and ascending to the surface from the deep waters, the initial stages of El Nino.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Walton’s journey in the arts began at six years old, starting with dance and quickly ascending to performing alongside Janet Jackson on her comeback tour, as well as at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, The X Factor, and the Radio Disney Music Awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Their relationship unfolded during a moment when both were rapidly ascending in the industry — something Holly says extended beyond just the two of them.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The staircase to the second floor had a stair lift, and into my head drifted an image of an elderly widow, slowly ascending to her bedroom after eating alone, her kitchen overflowing with porcelain and crystal reminders of dinner parties long ago.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The socialist organization has been ascending since Bernie Sanders’s failed 2016 presidential run (Sanders is a lowercase d and s democratic socialist, not a member of the DSA)—an ascent that was punctuated by actual DSA member Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win last year.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
New York — The tables are set, the cameras are waiting and some of today’s most stylish cultural figures are ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
That’s because ascending the Kardashev scale isn’t really a realistic goal—the scale is more a crude guide for thinking about how a technological civilization could grow and what its ultimate limits could be.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
-
Now, with Starmer under intense pressure to resign after the ruling Labour Party's disastrous showing in last week's local council elections, a victory for Burnham in the forthcoming poll over the ascendant right-wing Reform party could strengthen his push for the premiership.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
-
The Daily Wire was once ascendant in right-wing media.—
Drew Harwell,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to below forty per cent, the Iran war grinds on, and gas prices have been rising, as has inflation.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
-
This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
Just ask Panthers guard Robert Hunt, who has stories about Eagles fans climbing onto opposing team buses and wreaking havoc.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
-
However, the young Italian appeared to go over his limit by attempting to match Vingegaard, quickly becoming gapped after just a kilometre of climbing together.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
-
Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
-
According to battery specialists, one of the key concerns at elevated temperatures is the stability of the SEI, or Solid Electrolyte Interphase, layer.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Verb
-
Still, that’s something that can be navigated, unlike the industry-wide challenge caused by soaring gold prices.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
-
With concerns growing over environmental impacts and soaring electricity use, many Americans are none too keen on having a new data center built in their neighborhood.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
