as in climbs
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 ascensions
The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascensions
Noun
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Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ascensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascensions. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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