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
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2
as in hills
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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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
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Recent Examples of ascents
Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2019
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
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The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of trailheads are scattered along the corridor, and cyclists flock to the blacktop in droves for the scenic pedaling and tough climbs.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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After paying a three-euro (about $3) gate fee at the park’s entrance, visitors then face another 10-minute ride further into the pine and gorse-clad hills along a switchback road that reaches about 1,000 meters above sea level.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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High ant hills are also said to predict snowy winters.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the weekend, fans can expect other promotions, including postgame fireworks and a stop from the Topps truck tour, featuring more than 11,000 baseball cards for trading and collecting.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kaufman first joined Paramount in 1997 as vp, promotions marketing at Nickelodeon, following several years as vp, promotions at Turner Broadcasting.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese tech giant joins other global firms in pledging eye-watering sums toward AI development, aimed at supercharging advancements and providing enough power to meet demand.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, several companies are well-positioned to deliver strong returns to investors from rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The winter weather has the best chance of reaching lower elevations, near 9,000 feet, early Tuesday morning.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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To stay comfortable at these high elevations, pack a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as well as layers (including a waterproof jacket).—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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