ascensions

noun

plural of ascension
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 Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October. — Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026 The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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  1. climbs
  2. ascents
Noun
  • Stage 9 features four sharp climbs of Col d'Èze, nestled in the hills overlooking the tiny Principality of Monaco.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • From undrafted rookies to veterans on the fringes, these are the players with the steepest climbs across the depth chart.
    — Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Ascensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascensions. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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