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Recent Examples of ascent In spite of the broken hold, Blair made the second ascent in March 2024, opting to keep the original grade. Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 4 May 2025 On the opposing side stands Ground Game LA, a scrappy advocacy group whose ascent has been inextricably tied to the leftward shift in the city’s political power structure. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 The Thunder’s rapid ascent from doormats to dynasty is the main story in that transition, but the Grizzlies’ descent matters, too. John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Unlike most of football’s recent risers, Glimt’s ascent has not coincided with a takeover from a billionaire or sovereign wealth fund. Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
Noun
  • If the proposal is approved without changes, airport workers and employees of hotels with 60 or more rooms would see their hourly minimum wage climb to $22.50 in July, $25 in 2026, $27.50 in 2027 and $30 in 2028.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
  • The first mile is a climb, which helps reduce the crowds.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Photos of the aftermath of the accident, meanwhile, show the roof of the bus separated from the rest of the vehicle, which rests at a diagonal on the side of a hill, per the AP.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate the war in Ukraine and the confrontational trade policy of U.S. President Trump.
    Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Sleeping at an incline may also offer some degree of respiratory support, notes Brady.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • If your goal is to engage more muscle groups, the treadmill may be the better option, especially when running or walking at an incline.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The Queen abdicated her position in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her rise to the throne, becoming the first Danish royal to voluntarily do so in almost 900 years.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 12 May 2025
  • The way Yamal is handling his rise does not cease to amaze.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025

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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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