1
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them
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2
as in hill
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management
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Recent Examples of ascent
If the main engines were to become inoperative, six smaller orbit-control thrusters can still be activated on the lunar surface, providing an alternative pathway for a rapid ascent.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
That’s the confidence that’s bubbling around the first-place White Sox, who continued their upward ascent this season by beating the Dodgers 8-2 in the series opener.
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Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Colman Domingo plays patriarch Joe, who managed Michael and his brothers in the Jackson 5 and daughters Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet from the family's breakout in the 1960s through Michael's ascent to superstardom in the '80s.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
That’s the confidence that’s bubbling around the first-place White Sox, who continued their upward ascent this season by beating the Dodgers 8-2 in the series opener.
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Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Colman Domingo plays patriarch Joe, who managed Michael and his brothers in the Jackson 5 and daughters Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet from the family's breakout in the 1960s through Michael's ascent to superstardom in the '80s.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.
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There was no decade of burning cash to convince strangers to sign up, no slow climb out of obscurity.
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From the bar of his restaurant Dorfman, pointed across the valley to a hill wherea Hezbollah flag once flew.
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Before this year, the production record was held by a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S that was pulled off the production line, outfitted with a roll cage and a fuel cell, and then sent up the hill at the hands of local legend David Donner in 9 minutes and 53 seconds.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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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.
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What can the Jets learn from Carolina’s ascension?
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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