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
Eighteen Mile Creek in Hamburg is another such destination, offering over 25 icy ascents for ice climbers in the Buffalo area.
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Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryant’s ascent wasn’t always smooth sailing, but the star guard remained focused even during the rough patches.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Still, none of these details have stopped Shetty’s ascent; just this past year, the podcast host wrapped a North American tour, gave a commencement speech at Princeton University, and brought his tea brand to Whole Foods nationwide.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
David’s sudden ascent to owning a movie studio took pretty much everyone in Hollywood by surprise.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryant’s ascent wasn’t always smooth sailing, but the star guard remained focused even during the rough patches.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Still, none of these details have stopped Shetty’s ascent; just this past year, the podcast host wrapped a North American tour, gave a commencement speech at Princeton University, and brought his tea brand to Whole Foods nationwide.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
David’s sudden ascent to owning a movie studio took pretty much everyone in Hollywood by surprise.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Back line dominance earns monthly recognition Carolina’s defense fueled the climb to third place, and the monthly honors prove it.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of the challenges in living in the historic district of Manayunk during a snowstorm is not only the hills, but the brick streets that residents said make things more slippery.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The yelps and chatter of a nursery school recess clattered down from a small hill overlooking the scene.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Following album promotions in the spring and a potential anniversary encore concert in the summer, the group may offer clearer signals about their future.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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New England was 8-26 over the previous two seasons, but coach Mike Vrabel’s arrival and second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s ascension put it back in the Super Bowl for an NFL-best 12th time.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cal State Fullerton kept its surprising ascension alive with a 71-61 victory over Long Beach State in the Big West Conference matchup at Titan Gym.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our tester was also impressed by how quiet the machine was while increasing its incline.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lows were in the upper 40s, but temperatures will be on the incline throughout the day, topping out in the low 60s.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Al-Maliki ended his second term in 2014 after the Obama administration’s growing frustration with his security blind spots that saw the rise of the Islamic State in the same year across a large swathe of Iraqi and Syrian territory.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His last term, which ended in 2014, also saw the rise of the Islamic State group, which seized large swaths of the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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