as in climbed
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
clambered over a wall and was never seen again
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The race scrambled political allegiances, with some voters splitting their tickets.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ukraine has scrambled to respond by using drones of its own, with lethal effect.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Clambered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clambered. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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