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
Karol came of age during the ascent of reggaeton and Latin club music as a new default in pop, and the first third of the show played to those uncompromising but crowd-pleasing strengths.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Min Aung Hlaing’s ascent to the presidency follows a tradition of military strongmen installing themselves as the nation’s top leader and seeking to legitimize their rule through unfair elections.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
That single ascent changed the trajectory of outdoor culture in the United States.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Min Aung Hlaing’s ascent to the presidency follows a tradition of military strongmen installing themselves as the nation’s top leader and seeking to legitimize their rule through unfair elections.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
That single ascent changed the trajectory of outdoor culture in the United States.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Guardiola, however, said there was little room for error, acknowledging that anything less than three points would leave his team facing too steep a climb.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Judy Shapiro’s dream of running began with a hard climb.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Grand Hotel Parker’s Naples’ historic grande dame occupies a privileged position on a hill in the elegant Chiaia neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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At a Goop-like wellness empire built on female empowerment, Alice meets her doppelganger — a shinier, breezier British import who promptly steals her promotion.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The latest agreement builds on longtime ties between NBCU and Roku, spanning FAST channels and the promotion of Peacock programming across Roku.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Jackson — who has himself died and ascended to a higher plane of existence — returns to the show to console Jack, offering him his own path to ascension.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump linked the pope’s ascension to his return to office as president.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Sleep Foundation notes that this incline uses gravity to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cases in California and locally are on the rise.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The series uses archive footage and stylised recreations, and expert analysis from historians and academics to chart the rise to power of each queen, while investigating key aspects of their reign.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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This advancement could bring these powerful light sources out of massive facilities and into more accessible labs, potentially reshaping research in physics, chemistry, medicine, and industry.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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