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
Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The number climbed dramatically in March, to 3,600 cases from 2,000 the month before, UNICEF reported.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
According to the report, during landing, the pilots placed only one of the engine thrust levers in the idle position, while the other remained in climb mode.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
View More Things reached a breaking point with Rocky I when the raccoon climbed a bookshelf and tried to pry from the wall the first bonefish Hiaasen had ever caught, which his father had gotten mounted for him.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
The number climbed dramatically in March, to 3,600 cases from 2,000 the month before, UNICEF reported.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Noun
Kids can climb ladders, shimmy up ropes or even rock climb.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
According to the report, during landing, the pilots placed only one of the engine thrust levers in the idle position, while the other remained in climb mode.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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The cancellation has jeopardized research in universities in virtually every state, leaving researchers scrambling to find funding for projects that in many cases are only partly completed.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Yet, too often, nonprofits are forced to operate in a state of financial precarity, relying on a single source of funding or scrambling to adjust to shifting donor priorities.—
Firaaz Azeez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Since last week, sightings in the Asheville, North Carolina, area have risen from 140 to 739, according to Kristsky's group, Cicada Safari, which crowdsources and reviews data on the insects.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the filing threshold was increased to $11,580,000 in 2020, and $11,700,000 in 2021 and is adjusted for inflation thereafter through 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Otherwise, our latest global economic ascent marks not the beginning of a new era but the high watermark of an unsustainable model.—
Aref Aziz,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Beatrice ascended to Community Manager of Dress to Impress after years as an influencer on the game making content, as well as being a prominent Twitch streamer and YouTuber.—
Camille Freestone,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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The comedy bromance with Robinson and Paul Rudd soared to $451k on screens in New York and L.A., the top limited opening of 2025, with a per screen average of over $75k.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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As sports valuations soar and teams look for new capital, the professional leagues have increasingly opened the door to private equity investment.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate the war in Ukraine and the confrontational trade policy of U.S. President Trump.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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