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
Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie went, seemingly overnight, from two dudes no one had heard of to the hottest young stars in the biz, in the sort of Cinderella story that tends to get fans personally invested in their ascents.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie went, seemingly overnight, from two dudes no one had heard of to the hottest young stars in the biz, in the sort of Cinderella story that tends to get fans personally invested in their ascents.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clouds, hills, buildings or even distant haze can block the view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Jackson said that the company should have spent more on marketing and promotions in a competitive environment but that there was a lack of storylines around NFL players that would drive gambler engagement.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Keep an eye out for seasonal promotions and early spring deals.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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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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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The storm, which swept over the Rocky Mountains and into the High Plains on Tuesday, was expected to weaken before wrapping up Wednesday afternoon, but not before leaving some heavy, wet snow in higher elevations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Lower elevations, including Denver, will see mainly rain during the day while snow levels drop from around 7,000 feet to 6,000 feet.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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