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
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Hikes range from easy 3 to 5-mile loops along the valley floor, like the Puente de los Papuos, to 10- to 13-mile ridge routes with steep climbs and wide views over the sea of cherry trees, such as the La Garganta del Infierno.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The auto-assist mode simplifies things further by adjusting assist based on the slope, delivering maximum torque on steep climbs, and easing off on flatter sections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Ascensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascensions. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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