1
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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2
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 Friday’s loss pushed the Heat even further away from climbing out of the play-in tournament.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The increase has been highest among Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans, climbing to 30% for those groups compared to 16% for White Americans.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are forecast to continue dropping until sunrise, reaching 64 degrees, before climbing back up to 70 around noon.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Dragon Claws/Getty Images Rising credit card balances and climbing delinquency rates have had a big impact on the collections environment recently.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Dean Potter became known in the Yosemite climbing world in the 1990s for tackling free-solo (climbing without a rope for protection) climbs in the park.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates are climbing again, driven in part by the war in Iran, and are threatening to stall a housing market that was already struggling to gain momentum.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
In another video, recorded by the plaintiff , some protesters were seen climbing on parked cars.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields have been climbing as rising oil prices increase expectations for higher inflation.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The increase has been highest among Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans, climbing to 30% for those groups compared to 16% for White Americans.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are forecast to continue dropping until sunrise, reaching 64 degrees, before climbing back up to 70 around noon.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Dragon Claws/Getty Images Rising credit card balances and climbing delinquency rates have had a big impact on the collections environment recently.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Dean Potter became known in the Yosemite climbing world in the 1990s for tackling free-solo (climbing without a rope for protection) climbs in the park.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates are climbing again, driven in part by the war in Iran, and are threatening to stall a housing market that was already struggling to gain momentum.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
In another video, recorded by the plaintiff , some protesters were seen climbing on parked cars.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields have been climbing as rising oil prices increase expectations for higher inflation.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing
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With the interference scrambling the ringside situation, Paul got hold of the brass knuckles and used them against The Usos, allowing The Vision to secure the pinfall and win the championships.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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First-time business owners can successfully move forward rather than scrambling around and making decisions based on frustration.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Carr acknowledged the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet an increasing number of endurance athletes are taking on these longer ultramarathons.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Walt Disney Company’s CEO transition is notable not just for who is ascending, but for how deliberately the company built financial stability around it by extending CFO Hugh Johnston’s contract months before a new CEO was even named.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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For the past three seasons, Carlsbad High School has been ascending the ranks of girls lacrosse.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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That’s well short of the $12,500 the ad predicted — but destination popularity, seasonality and transportation can send costs soaring.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Plus, its advanced gray-scaling and DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that colors pop and transition smoothly throughout the screen.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, scaling renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies will be essential in order to diversify the system and reduce exposure to geopolitical chokepoints.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Classical music groups in the Twin Cities are rising to the task, with offerings aimed at lifting the spirit, probing the soul, and creating a hopeful vision forward.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The diesel shock could force some truckers to park their rigs — lifting rates for operators left standing.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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