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 The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more. — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 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
  • That ranks among the steepest year-over-year climbs tracked across outerwear categories this cycle.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Energized crowds and higher Democratic primary turnout offer signs of momentum, but Republicans still dominate the Deep South, and the November races remain steep climbs.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Ascensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascensions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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