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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Looking to continue climbing the ranks, Glover needed a waiver to transfer again and Gardner Webb (N.C.) was the only Division I school that wanted to give him one.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Charlotte, meanwhile, continues its climb toward a rare population milestone reserved for the nation’s biggest cities as home to 1 million or more people.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Situate feeders away from tree limbs and in areas that don’t allow squirrels to climb or jump to them-- that means at least 10 to 15 feet from tree limbs, rooflines and decks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Looking to continue climbing the ranks, Glover needed a waiver to transfer again and Gardner Webb (N.C.) was the only Division I school that wanted to give him one.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
Noun
This season’s climb was burdened after an injury contagion and six red cards.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Charlotte, meanwhile, continues its climb toward a rare population milestone reserved for the nation’s biggest cities as home to 1 million or more people.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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Ernst Valery, a member of the property’s ownership group, is scrambling.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The agency is scrambling to fill 155 forecasting positions by May 27, some of which are in storm-prone regions like Texas and Louisiana, according to a report by The Washington Post.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Unfortunately, demand rose by nearly 50 TW-hr over the same period.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
Verb
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Expect to get your burn on early, with the heart-pumping Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks that drop you at Scout Overlook, where the Angels Landing ascent begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Comment with strategy and purpose The next secret to accelerated growth lives in your LinkedIn commenting strategy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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His ascension to the papacy widely celebrated here.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2025
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In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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