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 trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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).
—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
John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
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).
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascends
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Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit Qlaileh village as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Tuesday.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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According to the sign on the set before the curtain rises, the population of Jerome, an actual former copper-mining town in central Arizona, has evaporated, giving it ghost status.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, rises about 20,310 feet above sea level and is considered one of the most demanding climbs in North America.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Daggett is also the gift shop manager at Midpoint Café in Adrian, which is hard to miss as it is marked by a sign that soars to the skies.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Ascends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascends. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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