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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Verb

Scientists scrambled to Fauci’s defense ahead of the unusual hearing — the second time the longtime National Institutes of Health scientist has been back before Congress to discuss pandemic origins since leaving the government in 2022.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Spectators and another speaker, Henry Reese, scrambled to aid Rushdie.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of scrambled

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The positivity rate rose to 21% among employees who underwent random hair testing, according to the company’s annual Drug Testing Index.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Shares in chipmakers Samsung and TSMC in particular saw big gains from comparative lows, as investors bet that semiconductor demand would continue; tech-heavy benchmarks in South Korea, Taiwan, and China all rose.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rose

Verb

Gas prices edged over $4 a gallon in Broward County and increased by 11 cents across the country compared to the same time last week.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of increased

Verb

Shell’s latest quarterly profits soared to their second-highest levels in the company’s history as the US-Iran war caused a surge in global oil prices.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Fortinet — The cybersecurity stock soared 12% as strong second-quarter billings helped the company to outpace analyst estimates.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of soared

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Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Though Apple has been late to the AI game, investors have come to appreciate that the company is not locked in the arms race that has swelled capital expenditures at Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 31 July 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

Definition of clambered

Verb

For example, experts estimate that some 2 million buildings in Florida will need to be lifted to avoid frequent flood damage, but so far, little has happened, and federal grants are being delayed.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Trend-right product across the portfolio lifted Steve Madden‘s second quarter earnings, and things are looking up for the rest of the year.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 July 2026