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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The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the route experiences good conditions—and is followed correctly—the route is what Meyers and his rangers recommend for late-season climbs.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Pursuits in the Peaks The Smith brothers operated a local mountaineering school in their teens and twenties, taking neighbors and interested kids on ascents of the 14ers.—
Outside,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Ascensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascensions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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