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
Right now, the closest competitor to Kami Rita's Guinness World Record for most ascents of Everest is Pasang Dawa Sherpa, a fellow Nepali guide who recently reached the top of Everest for the 29th time.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 May 2025
Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.
—Samuel Indyk, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The stock’s ascent continued after its May 2 earnings report when management reported accelerating organic sales growth and record first-quarter margins.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 May 2025
Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.
—Samuel Indyk, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The stock’s ascent continued after its May 2 earnings report when management reported accelerating organic sales growth and record first-quarter margins.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Sure enough, Saturday evening’s result helped Sporting KC (4-8-4) climb into 12th place in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, just four points shy of a coveted postseason berth.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Mike Tobin opens up on 'arduous' Mount Everest climb Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin shares details on his training regimen and the challenges of reaching Mount Everest's summit to raise awareness for the suicide rate among U.S. veterans and first responders.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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The ride also was known for its dramatic 17-story, straight-up lift hill right out of the loading station.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Make Promotions Default Milkman and Pink advocate for a shift in promotion practices, suggesting that organizations should make promotions the default rather than requiring individuals to opt-in.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Otherwise, Polk frequently received glowing feedback before and after her promotion to sergeant in 2021.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Brown’s ascension into acehood has captivated the city.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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His ascension was controversial, with some federal lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of his claims to the presidency.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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The half-mile trail has some uneven terrain and is on a gradual incline.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The incline is so steep there are times when hikers slip-slide on all fours, grabbing onto shrub roots for purchase as tiny lizards dart under their hands.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The findings show that, between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with some groups showing especially sharp increases.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Federal Statistical Office said the rise in April was largely due to a significant increase in the manufacturing of data processing equipment, electrical goods and optical products.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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