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
The movie, which was given ★★★1/2 out of four by USA TODAY's Brian Truitt, follows Cheney from his days as a young husband and father to his ascent to one of the nation's top political posts.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
From the central atrium, the Grand Staircase -- a six-story ascent lined with around 60 monumental artifacts including statues, sarcophagi, columns and stelae -- culminates in a view of Giza's three famous pyramids.
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
On the Singles Chart, Olivia Dean continues her Australian ascent.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
From the central atrium, the Grand Staircase -- a six-story ascent lined with around 60 monumental artifacts including statues, sarcophagi, columns and stelae -- culminates in a view of Giza's three famous pyramids.
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
On the Singles Chart, Olivia Dean continues her Australian ascent.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Despite the steep uphill climb, Laudermilch remains resolute.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Broncos are looking to continue their climb towards a playoff spot and potentially a division crown.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Another video filmed by a Palestinian resident shows the settlers coming down a hill toward the Bedouin village.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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There isn’t a better story in football than Drake Maye’s Year 2 ascension and the Patriots’ massive one-year turnaround under coach Mike Vrabel.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before Passengers, Lawrence’s ascension from indie discovery to blockbuster star had been amazingly smooth.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The trail transitions into the Chimney Flats Trail, which travels northwest up an incline for roughly a mile before coming to a paved road.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Activists there leveraged this wholly unanticipated outcome to accelerate the rise of an organized antislavery campaign after 1783.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, amid the rise of the penny press in the 1830s, publishers sought to bring news to the masses.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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