CLIMBED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

climbed

verb

past tense of climb

as in scrambled

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 rose

to move or extend upward smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air

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as in increased

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover

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Recent Examples of climbed Meanwhile, that state’s unemployment rate has climbed steadily since the beginning of the year. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the death toll had climbed to 200, thousands had become sick and the president was touting unproven treatments. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 While the day started off fairly mild, temps rapidly climbed late in the morning, with little reprieve in sight. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 In Cecil Andrus Park that year, food trucks lined the edges, children climbed inflatable slides and festival goers stuck flag stickers on a map to show their heritage. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 Bank of America says investor bullishness has climbed to its highest level in nearly five years and is a contrarian warning for markets. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Put the two together, and the rating climbed beyond their sum. — Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Branch library program attendance rose 10% in fiscal 2026 compared with the previous year, while attendance at research libraries increased 6%; overall visits climbed 2% and 4%, respectively, across all ages according to data provided by NYPL. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 For the next 11 years, Stefanski climbed the ladder in Minnesota, from assistant quarterbacks coach in 2009 to offensive coordinator in 2019. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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Town residents scrambled to rescue them before wildlife officials stepped in, according to the outlet.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Melvoin, the Los Angeles Unified board member, recalled how the district scrambled to make sure every student received equipment like laptops to continue their learning when the district closed its schools.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrambled

Verb

The fragrance wraps Turkish rose—a honeyed, full-bodied bloom—in earthy notes of patchouli, sandalwood, and frankincense, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of zest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
By Michael Sasso, Bloomberg Prices of existing homes rose in 80% of US metropolitan areas in the second quarter, as home values pick up pace after several months of weakness.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rose

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More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

Verb

Use of QACs soared during the Covid-19 pandemic as frightened masses sanitized themselves and nearly everything else in sight.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
In neighboring Croatia, tourists in Dubrovnik sought refuge in shade and avoided beaches during the hottest hours of the day as temperatures soared along the Adriatic coast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of soared

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In the mid-20th century, Anglican congregations in Kenya swelled in size because of the East African Revival movement.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Rowan ascended to the CEO role in 2021, and the company’s assets have swelled to over $1 trillion earlier this year.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of swelled

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Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 17 June 2026