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
Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.
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Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Reassuringly, Pies crunched the numbers on what followed past such streaks, and concludes that such calm ascents rarely come at the very end of a bull market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Juano offered bits of mountaineering history and recounted legendary first ascents of the jagged peaks surrounding us.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 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
Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Reassuringly, Pies crunched the numbers on what followed past such streaks, and concludes that such calm ascents rarely come at the very end of a bull market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Along the way, Juano offered bits of mountaineering history and recounted legendary first ascents of the jagged peaks surrounding us.
—Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
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.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 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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Eco mode offers a gentle support for more everyday activities like walking or covering slight inclines, while Hyper definitely takes things up a notch for running or steeper climbs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Travel Nevada and Outside, Honnold will take viewers across the Sagebrush State, shifting focus from extreme climbs to everyday adventures, curiosity, and connection.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
9 Oct. 2025
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 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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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most roads were nothing more than unpaved, gravel tracks with steep inclines, scary drop-offs, and switchback curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mount Baker in particular could potentially get up to 24 inches, and the highest elevations within the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties could even see nearly 3 feet of snow.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the Panthers dealing with multiple injuries elsewhere, those two elevations could be used on different positions on the roster.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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