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 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 Gunther climbed to the top rope, and Aldis hit a superplex to lefel the playing field. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 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 After pulling into their campsite well after nightfall, the couple climbed into bed, wondering what and who surrounded them. — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Eventually, the sea lion climbed over the wall and the video cut. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest since January 2025, and equities — already nursing a roughly $500 billion loss from Tesla and Alphabet's AI spending plans — logged their worst session in a month. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Single-family homes climbed a bit more, up about 2% to $606,500. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 July 2026 The cost per gallon of gas has climbed to more than $4 per gallon nationwide, largely due to the war in Iran, rising crude oil costs and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, according to AAA. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 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

Verb

Russian forces have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, likely as part of a push to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
China increased its output by more than 34 terawatt-hours, which means that without China, global nuclear generation would have declined.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

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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