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
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Death toll climbs Iranian authorities say more than 1,900 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic, while 19 have been reported dead in Israel.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
The Marlins face an uphill climb to make the playoffs in 2026, especially in the crowded NL East.
—Takashi Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Get caught repeatedly, and the fine climbs to $2,500.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Death toll climbs Iranian authorities say more than 1,900 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic, while 19 have been reported dead in Israel.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Small business owners watching their overhead climb while their margins disappear.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
The Marlins face an uphill climb to make the playoffs in 2026, especially in the crowded NL East.
—Takashi Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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With the interference scrambling the ringside situation, Paul got hold of the brass knuckles and used them against The Usos, allowing The Vision to secure the pinfall and win the championships.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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First-time business owners can successfully move forward rather than scrambling around and making decisions based on frustration.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, the Bay Area will stay dry on Thursday with a notable warming trend as temperatures rise back into the 80s across the interior, with a more muted warmup (into the 70s) closer to the water.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Farmers had hoped to compensate for last year's losses, when farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to complete the project ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when traffic and pedestrian activity are expected to increase downtown.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Private credit’s rapid ascent was fueled in part by banks’ retreat.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 8-episode first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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World’s fastest mini-sub According to reports, the submersible is able to ascend and descend in the water column at angles up to 45 degrees.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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The go-for-broke concept, which includes a high-tech heist, a high-speed truck chase and a massive explosion of Cheetos dust, shows the levels to which marketers must ascend to capture consumer attention in media venues that constantly offer new stimuli.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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It’s been more than three years since Artemis I, the only other time NASA’s SLS rocket and Orion capsule have soared.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the height of the pandemic — when learning loss was accelerating and reading gaps were widening — the approval process was estimated to take six months to a year.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the long term, the supply shock may accelerate nuclear restarts and electric vehicle adoption faster than years of climate policy ever managed.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But stopping there would be downright dismissive of Jalen Johnson’s ascension.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the questions that could play a big role in determining the Padres’ level of success in 2026 is whether Randy Vásquez can continue his ascension from scrappy back-of-the-rotation pitcher to a guy that can be counted on for quality innings start after start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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