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
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premieres in Venice this evening.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Silicon Valley had just made a generation of Bay Area entrepreneurs (mostly men) very wealthy, and with their ascent came a utopian notion of self-improvement and optimization that would, the belief went, change the world.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Apart from the dystopian series Years and Years back in 2019, Emma Thompson has mostly shied away from TV since its ascent as the new home of mega movie stars.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Investors have worried that large cap technology stocks will pull back following their ascent to lofty valuations, but recent indications of lower interest rates have revived interest in the sector.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Silicon Valley had just made a generation of Bay Area entrepreneurs (mostly men) very wealthy, and with their ascent came a utopian notion of self-improvement and optimization that would, the belief went, change the world.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Apart from the dystopian series Years and Years back in 2019, Emma Thompson has mostly shied away from TV since its ascent as the new home of mega movie stars.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Investors have worried that large cap technology stocks will pull back following their ascent to lofty valuations, but recent indications of lower interest rates have revived interest in the sector.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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That climb gives Rodrigo another top 20 win and extends the cut’s run on the list to 101 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tolle’s ascension could signal the arrival of another impact arm right as the season enters its home stretch, a potentially game-changing development for the pitching staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Her ascension up the career-prize money list has more to do with pay equity than wins and losses.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Although nestled on a slight incline, the sheer power of the storm was no match.—
Sophia Leone,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some incline toward Olympian detachment, others missionary zeal.—
Richard Renaldi,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The John Reid Road in South Tyneside is another slog, another rise.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company’s extraordinary rise from an upstart carmaker to a global force in sustainable energy and transport has been fueled by his relentless ambition and uncanny ability to attract capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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