as in rises
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 ascends
The road ascends more than 7,000 feet, topping out at 14,130 feet above sea level at the summit of Mount Blue Sky peak (formerly Mount Evans).
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The ride, a family drop tower-style ride, typically ascends over 20 feet in the air, then drops rapidly.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The ride, a family drop tower-style ride, typically ascends over 20 feet in the air, then drops rapidly.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.
—Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascends
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Trump doesn’t have that much time to wait, as oil climbs toward $150 or even $200 a barrel, inflation rises, and global food and other commodity shortages kick in.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
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The total climbs past $30,000, $50,000, sometimes $60,000, and that’s before student loans, car payments, and personal loans.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ascends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascends. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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