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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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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
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are forecast to climb back up to the low to mid 80s, nearing record highs, in Central Florida on Saturday, nearing record highs, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
A lot of those people recently found themselves in that very position, when Alex’s latest ropeless climb—to the top of the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper—streamed live on Netflix.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
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Last spring, two tourists died after climbing over a rail at Bryce Canyon in Utah, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are forecast to climb back up to the low to mid 80s, nearing record highs, in Central Florida on Saturday, nearing record highs, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
The rover is expected to leave the boxwork behind in March, continuing its climb up Mount Sharp.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
A lot of those people recently found themselves in that very position, when Alex’s latest ropeless climb—to the top of the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper—streamed live on Netflix.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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Two drones were intercepted by British Typhoon and F-35 warplanes that were scrambled from the air base later that day.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Having activities lined up ahead of time means parents aren’t scrambling for ideas in the moment — a strategy that benefits the whole family.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tan first rose to fame in the ’80s and ’90s as one of Singapore’s top male models, gracing magazine covers and campaigns across Asia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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That is to say that the way the current system is set up distorts the healthcare economy in ways that don’t allow for much price competition, with ever-rising insurance premiums as the result.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Giddiness about the speed of their ascent so far?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For comedians who’ve witnessed their ascent, which now literally includes hands and feet cemented in front of TCL Chinese Theatre and a star for Fluffy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the journey has been incredible to watch.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His star finally began to ascend in 2018, when he was invited to participate in the Fifty-Seventh Carnegie International.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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If that is indeed the case, the Jets have the funds to keep him on an ascending offensive line that will likely continue to get better.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, chronic absenteeism — which the state defines as missing 18 school days — soared to 29% of students in the 2022-23 school year.—
Jake Shore,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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China’s consumer-price growth accelerated to the quickest in over three years and factory deflation moderated again, after a rally in energy markets and as household spending boomed during a later-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But record-breaking temperatures in recent years have led scientists to question whether the pace of temperature gains is accelerating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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His ascension, announced early Monday morning, signals the government’s desire for continuity as Iran faces expanding attacks from the United States and Israel nine days into the war.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Entering Year Three of an ascension around quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos still haven’t budged on that offensive-line continuity, even as individual pieces of that front age.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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