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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3
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
His ascent has served as a full-circle validation of both his own determination and the Royals’ discerning eye on him.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Garland died in 1969, of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills, but the tragedy did not hamper Minnelli’s ascent.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
However, launching these weapons is a technical challenge, requiring stable ascent and ignition while fighting the crushing forces of the ocean.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Their ascent since then owes much to strategy at the federation level.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Garland died in 1969, of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills, but the tragedy did not hamper Minnelli’s ascent.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
However, launching these weapons is a technical challenge, requiring stable ascent and ignition while fighting the crushing forces of the ocean.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Their ascent since then owes much to strategy at the federation level.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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But oil prices resumed their climb as trading moved westward from Asia to Europe and back to Wall Street on Friday.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil resumed its climb, with Brent crude prices up about 6% to near $106.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The agricultural region in the hills of northeast Oceanside has long been known for its commercial production of flowers, tomatoes, avocadoes, citrus and other crops.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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City of Steamboat Springs But the impact of Howelsen Hill goes beyond Olympians; Bannister said the hill is still the heart of the mountain community.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anonymous Content announced the promotion of nine executives across multiple divisions of the company on Tuesday morning.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The outfielder’s development was likely impacted by being called up as a 21-year-old with barely any playing time in Triple-A under his belt at the time of his promotion.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet, Haugh’s ascension is next level.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The pair, who are introduced as potential love interests in the first movie, were split up at the end of the second film, with Paul marrying Princess Irulan, played by Pugh, in a political move to ensure his ascension to the throne.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pitchers throw every day in season between competition days, bullpens, flat ground sessions and box drills off of an incline from 35 feet out.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has monitored a large rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric over the last year that only intensified since the war in the Middle East began, Levi said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Measuring at home has become significantly easier with the rise of digital tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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