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
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
That part of the calendar also coincides with the hot Texas summer, when temperatures can easily climb above 100 F (38 C).
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
The Russells will continue their climb in New York City society this summer: the HBO Original drama series The Gilded Age will return this June to the premium channel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The stadium was full, with fans climbing trees on a hill overlooking it.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
That part of the calendar also coincides with the hot Texas summer, when temperatures can easily climb above 100 F (38 C).
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Below is a list of all of them and updates on their climb up the professional ladder.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
The Russells will continue their climb in New York City society this summer: the HBO Original drama series The Gilded Age will return this June to the premium channel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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Aside from the Signal scandal, Hegseth is scrambling to deal with the fallout from the recent departure of four senior Pentagon appointees under murky circumstances.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pharmaceutical companies have been scrambling to bolster their U.S. presence amid threats from President Donald Trump to end the industry’s exemption from import tariffs.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Potential Challenges: Import costs could rise, affecting product pricing for small businesses.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the ascent of Elaida means a reactionary who loves the color red and wants to Make the Aes Sedai Great Again is in charge.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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John compared Autumn Variations to his own downtempo, plaintive 1970 album Tumbleweed Connection—and reminded him his music career should not be thought of as a constantly ascending escalator.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Picked fourth in that 2024 draft, the sturdy 22-year-old, 6-foot-5, 245-pound slugger has soared through the minor leagues and will make his big-league debut this week during a six-game home stand at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Just a few months ago, when Netflix rolled out several films connected to the Swedish musician, his catalog soared.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even then—before the rest of the world went AI-crazy—the CEO of Google DeepMind had a stark warning about the accelerating pace of AI progress.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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This topic has been brewing for a while, and was accelerated by the injury conversation.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Between Manning’s ascension in 2024 and his brief stint at Ohio State University, Ewers has faced his fair share of adversity.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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