1
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
Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The grappler has since climbed to the top of the roster, headlining the franchise's flagship WrestleMania four times.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
As the grand prize has climbed, so too has the number of participants forking over $2 per ticket for a chance to win the life-altering jackpot.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2023, more than 220,000 people climbed the mountain between July and September, according to the BBC.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
California is the most expensive state in America for groceries and grocery bills have climbed to over $1,200 a month on average—leaving many parents forced to choose between price and nutrition.
—Elianna Friedman, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Her scoring has climbed in each outing, highlighted by 14 points against Connecticut earlier this week.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The grappler has since climbed to the top of the roster, headlining the franchise's flagship WrestleMania four times.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
As the grand prize has climbed, so too has the number of participants forking over $2 per ticket for a chance to win the life-altering jackpot.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2023, more than 220,000 people climbed the mountain between July and September, according to the BBC.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
California is the most expensive state in America for groceries and grocery bills have climbed to over $1,200 a month on average—leaving many parents forced to choose between price and nutrition.
—Elianna Friedman, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Her scoring has climbed in each outing, highlighted by 14 points against Connecticut earlier this week.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed
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The offices of McEwen and Sheffield and the Alaska State Troopers all scrambled, trying to answer their questions and offer some closure.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both years, from his office three hours away near Champaign, Hiatt and a small team of federal officials with the Natural Resources Conservation Service scrambled to come up with easement funds, even outside of a disaster declaration.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the second quarter, sales rose 14 percent, compared with growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The conversation between Xi and Putin took place as the three leaders ascended the steps toward the Tiananmen viewing platform to watch the parade.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Collectively their net worth soared 23% to a record level of $239 billion, in a year when the nation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Following the surgery, his body swelled dangerously, and his lungs collapsed, forcing doctors to place him on a ventilator.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ranks have swelled to four teams with the addition of the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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That leaves an untold number of fans who may have purchased an indoor antenna, a new receiver or even clambered up onto a roof to hook up an outdoor antenna, with a bunch of wires and a blank TV screen.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Climbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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