as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
McDaniels also helped lead quarterback Drake Maye to an impressive second-year ascension and MVP-caliber campaign.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
An impressive spring could be the first step in that rapid ascension.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Thanks largely to Maye’s ascension and the influence of head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots followed up back-to-back four-win seasons by going 14-3, then dispatching the Chargers, Texans and Broncos to reach their first Super Bowl since the 2018 season.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
But D’Amaro’s ascension was top of mind, and the executive expressed gratitude at being asked to succeed Iger.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
An impressive spring could be the first step in that rapid ascension.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Thanks largely to Maye’s ascension and the influence of head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots followed up back-to-back four-win seasons by going 14-3, then dispatching the Chargers, Texans and Broncos to reach their first Super Bowl since the 2018 season.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
But D’Amaro’s ascension was top of mind, and the executive expressed gratitude at being asked to succeed Iger.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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Subjecting them to extreme conditions–from the 14,000-foot ascent of Pikes Peak to the barren deserts of the Rebelle Rally.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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The strenuous hike to Whale Peak was a rugged ascent that featured about 2,600 feet of elevation gain.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Heat’s climb to get out of the play-in tournament this season just got tougher.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new map, approved in August 2025, did not significantly change the district's partisan makeup, meaning the eventual Republican nominee will face an uphill climb in November.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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