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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
Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
In the video, Ciara stood in the aisle while her kids — Future, Win, Sienna and Amora — climbed on top of her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Gross profits climbed from £11 million last year to £15 million this year.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Due to her anxiety, Cooper said the woman then climbed out onto the wing of the plane.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Posner took a nearly 3,000-mile-long walk across America and climbed Mount Everest.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Prosecutors revealed that the number of injured in the Christmas market attack has climbed to as many as 235 as more victims continue to seek medical attention.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The scientists also discovered that by around 20,000 years before the impact, temperatures on Earth had already stabilized and had climbed back to similar temperatures before the volcanic eruptions started.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
In the video, Ciara stood in the aisle while her kids — Future, Win, Sienna and Amora — climbed on top of her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Gross profits climbed from £11 million last year to £15 million this year.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Due to her anxiety, Cooper said the woman then climbed out onto the wing of the plane.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Posner took a nearly 3,000-mile-long walk across America and climbed Mount Everest.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Prosecutors revealed that the number of injured in the Christmas market attack has climbed to as many as 235 as more victims continue to seek medical attention.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The scientists also discovered that by around 20,000 years before the impact, temperatures on Earth had already stabilized and had climbed back to similar temperatures before the volcanic eruptions started.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed
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The race scrambled political allegiances, with some voters splitting their tickets.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ukraine has scrambled to respond by using drones of its own, with lethal effect.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, Winn ascended through the ranks at SDG&E, going from an associate engineer in 1986 to CEO in 2020.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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She woman lifted her bra and exposed her breasts on the webcam, before repeating it again towards the end of the interview to comply with his orders.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Deportation efforts remained significantly scaled back throughout 2024 compared to levels seen in 2023 and 2022.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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This snippet from a structure-formation simulation, with the expansion of the Universe scaled out, represents billions of years of gravitational growth in a dark matter-rich Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Now, the menu has expanded to include items like burgers, chili cheese fries— a favorite for Sikiotis— BLTs, chicken salad and even a few breakfast dishes.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Climbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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