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 The stock market has rallied to all-time highs this year, climbing a wall of worry that included an energy shock from an ongoing war with Iran. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Not long ago, a group of anthropologists were climbing the Inca Trail, the legendary hike through the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains that concludes at Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. — Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 But as prices continue climbing, so has criticism from paleontologists, who argue blockbuster auctions are putting scientifically important specimens beyond the reach of public institutions. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Video recorded at the scene shows flames visible through a window on the upper floor, with crews responding and climbing a ladder up to that location. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Players can sign as undrafted rookie free agents, though their chances of climbing through the minors will be steep. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Drier weather is expected to return by the weekend, with temperatures climbing back into the 90s. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Demand is climbing, with Electron flying a record 21 missions in 2025 at 100% success, up from 16 the year before. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The Woodbridge High senior started climbing a door at home at age 4 trying to reach a pull-up bar. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing

Verb

Fast forward to July’s heatwave and Senate Republicans are scrambling to schedule a floor vote.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Benton’s departure also leaves Democrats scrambling to replace their nominee in one of the state’s more competitive House districts.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of scrambling

Verb

The country’s economic momentum has been accompanied by rising foreign direct investment.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
The announcement comes as the United States accelerates investment in advanced nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of rising

Verb

After months of decline, gas prices across the country are steadily increasing after the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States broke down last week.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the subject of increasing scrutiny.

— Mario Aguilar, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Along with the ascending scope of the previous two struggles, this third struggle would be for a wider freedom, not simply for the people of one nation, but for all people for all time.

— Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
The cause of death was an undetected ascending aortic aneurysm.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of ascending

Verb

According to the team, the new model helps in reducing the need for costly physical training while accelerating the development of more capable and adaptable robotic systems.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
By April 19, the tilt sensor measurements were accelerating at a rate that made scientists determine a collapse was imminent.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of accelerating

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Building and scaling digital products with $500М+ raised collectively.

— Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
According to the companies, the Aalo-X reactor acts as a proving ground where engineers can validate system performance and operational readiness before scaling the technology for commercial use.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Definition of scaling

Verb

Saudi Arabia briefly issued warnings in two locations before lifting them several minutes later, saying the danger had passed.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026