CLIMBING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

climbing

verb

present participle of climb

as in scrambling

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 rising

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

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as in increasing

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 climbing And as parents prep to send their kids back to school, cases are climbing in Pennsylvania, according to state data. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 While viewership has been steadily climbing on several Peacock and Bravo properties, 2026 was the year where the reality TV cup runneth over. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Oil futures are still climbing, demonstrating that the supply crunch wrought by the closure of the critical waterway is not expected to abate soon. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Northern Missouri could be spared the worst of the heat because lingering clouds and cooler air left behind by morning storms may keep temperatures from climbing to advisory levels. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Last year, Whisenant and Hysell set another speed climbing record, climbing The Prow, on Yosemite's Washington Column in 2 hours and 52 minutes, according to the list. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 The Orioles are climbing up the American League wild-card standings, and new catcher Carlos Narváez is a firm believer the postseason is in reach. — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Cameras in north Minneapolis have captured cars trying to beat trains across the tracks, people climbing between rail cars and ignoring stop arms. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Those who hike the entire trail will end up climbing more than 250,000 feet in elevation. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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For survivors scattered around the world scrambling for sanctuary, Toon and his group say Australia might emerge as a comparative safe-haven, with only minor disruptions to its cultivation of wheat and other crops.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The errant throw caused a scrambling Lombard to collide with Guerrero at third.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrambling

Verb

During totality, the temperature could briefly fall by 18 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) before rising rapidly again once the sun reappears.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Images shared by Russian media outlets from the town of Podolsk showed columns of black smoke rising from the site.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of rising

Verb

But the drought is still hitting home with record-low water levels on the Danube River disrupting grain transport, causing chronically congested terminals and an increasing pileup of crops with nowhere to go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Our city is not alone in the trend of increasing e-scooter injuries.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

When the conference was in its early stages of ascending to dominance in the late 2000s, two of the greatest coaches of their era called Tuscaloosa and Gainesville home.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
But like Young, Verse was a player ascending but not yet ascended.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascending

Verb

Supporters say soaring demand for electricity for AI data centers and EVs is colliding with California’s push for 100% clean power, leaving a stubborn gap in round-the-clock, low-carbon supply that should be met by nuclear.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Even if August temperatures are soaring, now is a great time to start thinking about your fall wardrobe — and no closet is complete without a classic pair of suede loafers.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaring

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Analysts say the shift could reshape Africa’s automotive industry by creating jobs, developing local supply chains and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, although weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty remain significant obstacles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerating

Verb

Participation in the program plummeted after the passage of a 2023 law that made outdoor dining permanent while also scaling it back significantly.

— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Ukraine says Russia is scaling up its production of ballistic missiles, aiming to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors that can stop them.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of scaling

Verb

Maresca is known for his attention to detail and will be hoping Semenyo’s skillset on the pitch brings the club back to lifting domestic and European trophies.

— Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Workday shares jumped 18% in reaction, lifting its market value to $51 billion from about $43 billion.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026