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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
At least 49 people have died, Reuters reported, though officials have said that number could climb in the coming weeks.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Jaures Yip, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The climb is categorized as AD, or moderately difficult, and usually takes five to seven days.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix climbed 3% after the streamer announced a 10-for-1 stock split — a largely cosmetic change that’s typically done to rev up retail trader interest.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
At least 49 people have died, Reuters reported, though officials have said that number could climb in the coming weeks.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty Images Spotify on Tuesday reported strong third-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and saw total revenue climb 12% year over year, but issued weak guidance for revenue and subscribers for the current quarter.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The climb is categorized as AD, or moderately difficult, and usually takes five to seven days.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
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Organizers insist there will be rooms for all and have scrambled to arrange extra accommodation, including on cruise ships, and are offering extra assistance to the most vulnerable nations.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In that appearance, Thilly moonwalked across the floor and performed a backspin before using his allotted five minutes to complain about rising taxes, according to CBS News New York.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Wild news in the Financial Times this morning, which reports that China has substantially increased energy subsidies for some of its largest data centers in a bid to bolster its position in the global AI race.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rising prices for cars, parts and repairs needed, and medical bills have increased, driving up the price of insurance.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In two years, the cars will ascend toward a building full of paying members instead of open sky.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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From there, the bacteria can get into the urethra as a result of poor hygiene or improper wiping in the bathroom, then ascend into the urinary tract.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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How crypto founders can get rich quick Crypto founders are enjoying soaring valuations as the market catches fire by utilizing secondary sales, which allow investors to purchase shares of a company from the founder itself.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Channeling the Queen of Pop, Clarkson, 43, mimics the character’s seductive delivery before letting her signature belt soar on the tune’s top notes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Southern China’s tropical to subtropical climate – with heavy rainfall, heat, and humidity – accelerates chemical weathering, while the region’s long history of tectonic and magmatic activity adds further erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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That may be palatable if evergreen funds represent a small proportion of the overall marketplace, but with their rapid ascension, some experts are raising concerns that too many managers are spending too much money all at the same time.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Drake Maye's ascension to elite quarterback status certainly helps.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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