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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
At 1,667 feet tall, the Taipei 101 skyscraper is one of the tallest buildings in the world, and Honnold will be climbing it without the use of ropes or safety nets.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
So a man climbing a very tall building without a rope is a pretty compelling proposition, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Vacuuming, tidying up, carrying laundry and climbing stairs all qualify as physical activity and help the hours pass more quickly.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Here’s what kept me warm and comfortable while climbing in Denali’s 40-mph winds and subzero temps.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite bipartisan rhetoric about responsibility, Congress has struggled even to pass routine spending bills on time, forcing last-minute deals while the debt keeps climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Silver posted its best week since 2020 and is up almost 46% this year after climbing 141% in 2025 — also its best year since 1979.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The price tag for competing in the artificial intelligence race is rapidly climbing, fueling demand for advanced computing power and the high-end chips that are needed to support it.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Shares of Vistra and Oklo rocketed higher following the news, climbing 15% and 17%, respectively.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
So a man climbing a very tall building without a rope is a pretty compelling proposition, right?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Vacuuming, tidying up, carrying laundry and climbing stairs all qualify as physical activity and help the hours pass more quickly.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Here’s what kept me warm and comfortable while climbing in Denali’s 40-mph winds and subzero temps.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite bipartisan rhetoric about responsibility, Congress has struggled even to pass routine spending bills on time, forcing last-minute deals while the debt keeps climbing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Silver posted its best week since 2020 and is up almost 46% this year after climbing 141% in 2025 — also its best year since 1979.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The price tag for competing in the artificial intelligence race is rapidly climbing, fueling demand for advanced computing power and the high-end chips that are needed to support it.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Shares of Vistra and Oklo rocketed higher following the news, climbing 15% and 17%, respectively.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing
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The company is grappling with keeping the retail price stable while battling rising memory and component prices, which has manufacturers scrambling to adjust their pricing strategies.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Administration is scrambling to contain the fallout from Minneapolis, where Pretti’s death was the second high-profile killing by federal agents in just over two weeks, and comes amid other confrontations that have drawn outrage.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cancellations are likely to continue rising as the snow and ice storm spreads across the nation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Last year marked a strong one for stock returns, despite a macroeconomic backdrop largely characterized by rising volatility amid escalating global tensions and a Federal Reserve rate cutting cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Powerful onshore winds are forecast to coincide with some of the highest tides of the month, increasing the risk of moderate to locally significant coastal flooding, particularly during high tide cycles late Saturday into Sunday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honnold gained world-wide fame after ascending Yosemite National Park’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without safety equipment or rope in 2017.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The documentary, which won a BAFTA and an Academy Award, thrust both its subject and the sport of free solo climbing—the act of ascending a cliff or mountain alone, without any ropes, harnesses or safety gear—into the spotlight.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hike Montgó massif for soaring views of the coast.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Videos circulating Thursday showed demonstrators tearing the Iranian flag in northern Iran as protests fueled by soaring inflation, currency devaluation and deep discontent with the country’s theocratic leadership continued to spread.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The School Board remains committed to sustaining and scaling these successes.—
Mujahid Muhammad,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Alex Honnold scaling the Taipei 101, is streaming live on the platform tonight.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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