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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3
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
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 60s in the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On a September morning in 1914 a pert and pretty 21-year-old girl from Spokane, Washington, put her horse into what hundreds of onlookers regarded as a somewhat hazardous climb.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Their opponent’s star player had to sit out for about 10 minutes with foul trouble, and the Eagles’ points climbed.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 60s in the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
As for the Hillary Step, a 40-foot vertical rock face that serves as one of the most challenging parts of the Everest climb, the site was built at Pinewood Studios in England.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On a September morning in 1914 a pert and pretty 21-year-old girl from Spokane, Washington, put her horse into what hundreds of onlookers regarded as a somewhat hazardous climb.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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When that choice is left too late, the Academy often scrambles for a last-minute selection, and sometimes that leads to controversy, as seen in the Kevin Hart debacle in 2019.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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As major nuclear companies like Kairos Power and Orano move to the region, manufacturers are scrambling to find qualified labor, Jonga said.—
Daniel Dassow,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The overt reason is that BP’s stock has risen less than other oil majors during 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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When his playing time increased in the postseason, Garner was prepared to make an impact.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Students online are more likely to have to withdraw from or repeat courses and are less likely to graduate on time, these researchers found, which further increases the cost.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Continuing his ascent as one of the U.K.’s most in-demand electronic acts, Barry Can’t Swim has returned with a intense new single.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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He still is considered to be a bit raw, an ascending player working to discover his maximum impact.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Mackie may have ascended to a new level of movie stardom with his latest film, Captain America: Brave New World, but parenting is still his biggest priority.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Egg prices are soaring all over the nation, driven by avian flu and, some critics say, federal regulations that incentivize the culling of chickens exposed to it.—
Will Swaim,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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Following the devastation of World War II, rapid industrialization in Europe and Japan led to soaring demand for energy, steel and other vital commodities.—
Max Baecker,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stories like this demonstrate how the right blend of philanthropic and investment capital can accelerate progress by making life-changing solutions available today while also laying a foundation for long-term growth.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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There have, of course, been some bright spots, like the rise of Jey Uso, Iyo Sky’s ascension and the drama involving Jade Cargill and Naomi.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tesla, Musk’s flagship business, has been hit hard amid his ascension in the Trump administration and adoption of far-right politics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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