Synonyms of ascents

ascents

noun

plural of ascent

1

as in climbs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• climbs
• ascensions
• risings
• hikes
• takeoffs
• rises
• soars
• elevations
• increases
• raises
• hoists
• upheavals
• thrusts
• levitations
• upsurges
• upswings
• boosts
• upturns
• heaves
• liftoffs
• upwellings
• uptrends
• blastoffs
• upthrusts
• upsweeps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• descents
• dives
• falls
• dips
• plunges
• downs
• decreases
• declines
• nosedives
• plops
• downgrades
• downfalls
• comedowns

2

as in hills

an upward slope

we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hills
• inclines
• climbs
• inclinations
• uphills
• acclivities
• gradients
• upgrades
• uprises
• rises
• ridges
• pitches
• diagonals
• glacis
• grades
• rakes
• cants
• tilts
• leans
• humps
• swells
• mounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falls
• declines
• descents
• hangings
• dips
• hangs
• downgrades
• declensions
• basins
• declivities
• downhills
• depressions
• hollows
• drop-offs

3

as in promotions

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotions
• advancements
• elevations
• rises
• creations
• preferments
• upgrades
• preferences
• magnifications
• exaltations
• aggrandizements
• glorifications
• ennoblements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• degradations
• demotions
• downgrades
• suspensions
• depositions
• expulsions
• dismissals
• removals
• discharges
• comedowns
• impeachments
• overthrows
• falls
• abasements
• ousters
• downfalls
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascents

One day, Dad got a phone call from a famous Yosemite climber named Tom Frost, a veteran of major first ascents on El Cap in the 1960s. — Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026

Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

But that could be starting to reverse, with Caterpillar's and Palantir's post-earnings ascents on Tuesday only adding to confidence. — Alex Harring,sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

After Haystack Pass—one of the trail’s most significant ascents—the Highline continues, snaking across open valleys, offering nearly uninterrupted views before reaching the Granite Park Chalet. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026