1
as in to scramble
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
visitors should use caution when climbing over the wet rocks along the shore
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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climb
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
Over the next several days, no rain is in the forecast, and temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s, near 90 degrees.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Completing all of this within the next 12 to 18 months will be a difficult hill to climb.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2026
Over the next several days, no rain is in the forecast, and temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s, near 90 degrees.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Begin your hike at Linville Falls Visitor Center with a gentle climb on the out-and-back trail.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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The helicopters successfully evaded Pakistan's layered air defenses, there was a crash immediately at UBL's compound, guys were scrambling to get inside, Khalid bin Laden got melted in the stairwell and then the SEALs got bin Laden on the third deck.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Others were scrambled into the second and third lanes or the infield to avoid crashing.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Areas near the river from just east of O’Hare International Airport north to the Wisconsin border were under a flood warning due to the river’s rising levels, according to the National Weather Service.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But this week has been a rocky one in the steady ascent of the Utah-ification of the country's foods.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are a few switchbacks with sporadic wooden steps to help in your ascent.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As McMahon ascended in Washington, Vince remained in Connecticut.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves have an ascending Jaden McDaniels to toss at Jamal Murray, and rotational options at center with all-time-great defender Rudy Gobert and sixth man Naz Reid.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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The interest highlights a broader global scramble for copper, one in which supply constraints are colliding with soaring demand from electric vehicles and power grids.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just three days after that announcement, the war Iran started, sending oil futures and jet fuel prices soaring.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Brett Bruen, a former Obama administration diplomat, said Israel’s increasingly close alignment with one party risks accelerating that dynamic.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The main engines, each producing more than a half-million pounds of thrust, accelerated the rocket past the speed of sound in about a minute-and-a-half.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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D’Astous averages nearly 19 minutes a night, which makes his quick ascension more remarkable.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her ascension to the top spot on the lineup marked a first for women in rap.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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