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
The climbers defied safety restrictions to attempt the 4,445-foot ascent; 17 were evacuated, some with minor burns.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The performance was the culmination of discussions that firmed up in September 2025, when the band agreed to a residency and set off on a sprint to assemble a four-act spectacle that captured the grit and grind of the group’s ascent.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 May 2026
Danny Beckley, Kansas City Symphony president and CEO, said in the release that the symphony’s return overseas is a sign of artistic ascent.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
After a nearly 2,000-foot ascent and descent, I was met with a coconut welcome drink, followed by a decadent Bhutanese spread of momos, ema datshi (chili and cheese), red rice, pork with chilies, and seasonal vegetables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The performance was the culmination of discussions that firmed up in September 2025, when the band agreed to a residency and set off on a sprint to assemble a four-act spectacle that captured the grit and grind of the group’s ascent.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 May 2026
Danny Beckley, Kansas City Symphony president and CEO, said in the release that the symphony’s return overseas is a sign of artistic ascent.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
After a nearly 2,000-foot ascent and descent, I was met with a coconut welcome drink, followed by a decadent Bhutanese spread of momos, ema datshi (chili and cheese), red rice, pork with chilies, and seasonal vegetables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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So will a Seoul amateur coach chronicling his climb through Spain's lower divisions, and a Monterrey freestyle rapper who turns match analysis into bars.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The first major climb of any Grand Tour is usually a cruel dose of reality — where teams, having built around a rider over the previous week, suddenly realise those sacrifices might have been in vain.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Its panoramic views include the 25-metre lap pool below, the hills of Bandol across the sparkling cerulean water, and on the other side of the terrace, the rugged coastline with iconic Eagle Beak rock protruding from the distant horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Walking routes include wine tastings near Dürnstein and Spitz, views from Thousand Bucket Mountain and an 11-mile day through the Weiten hills.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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On Facebook and Instagram, the video is shown as a collaboration post with Drink De Soi, a nonalcoholic beverage line cofounded by Perry, suggesting the video could be a promotion for the brand.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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After around three years of conflict with workers, Taylor had succeeded in dramatically increasing productivity and was rewarded with a promotion to foreman of the shop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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And that’s what has made his career ascension — and days like Friday — even sweeter.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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His time with the Bucks has fast-tracked his coaching ascension.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The incline has seen this kind of thing before.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The university's newspaper The Daily Nexus reported that campus crime rates have been on the rise since 2022 — with more reports of rape, dating violence and stalking.—
Bethany Brown,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Vista Avenue has seen a sharp rise in serious injury crashes, with six in 2024 and four in 2025 — up from three in 2023 and two in 2022, according to the city of Boise.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Make a mental note of your advancement.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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