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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
Nneka Ogwumike posted 20 points and 11 rebounds, passing franchise icon Lisa Leslie for most field goals in Sparks history and climbing to sixth on the WNBA’s all-time rebounding list.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Before climbing the ranks at MMI Holdings and eventually becoming CEO of FirstRand, Vilakazi was one of PwC’s youngest global partners at just 27.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Years later, prices are climbing again, and new research from Omnisend finds 28% of Americans have taken on a side hustle.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The three others climbing attended to those who fell, and then returned to camp, the statement says.
—Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The idea of Janine rapaciously climbing her way through various small business owners in the hopes of furthering her career as an operatic fixture of local advertising is irresistible to Bryant fans.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Some cucumber varieties, like bush cucumbers, do not need support to grow, but most cucumber plants benefit from climbing.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Tyler Andrews climbing Mount Everest on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The sculpture, built as part of Kansas City’s annual Parade of Hearts, was made to be nearly indestructible — safe from children dangling from the bee’s antennas or climbing on the structure.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Before climbing the ranks at MMI Holdings and eventually becoming CEO of FirstRand, Vilakazi was one of PwC’s youngest global partners at just 27.
—Cheyann Harris, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Years later, prices are climbing again, and new research from Omnisend finds 28% of Americans have taken on a side hustle.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The three others climbing attended to those who fell, and then returned to camp, the statement says.
—Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The idea of Janine rapaciously climbing her way through various small business owners in the hopes of furthering her career as an operatic fixture of local advertising is irresistible to Bryant fans.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Some cucumber varieties, like bush cucumbers, do not need support to grow, but most cucumber plants benefit from climbing.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Tyler Andrews climbing Mount Everest on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing
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All that scrambling to deploy AI that companies and executives are doing right now?—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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More than two years ago, as Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrated a Super Bowl win at Union Station, shots rang out and sent many scrambling for cover.—
Laura Bauer
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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This year’s rodeo, held on August 7 and 8, is moving to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee to accommodate rising attendance.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Early arrivals bring rising excitement While airports have not yet seen the largest crowds expected for the tournament, excitement is already building among fans who have arrived early.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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In any other year, Radcliffe would be ascending to the podium, and deservedly so.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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In any other year, Radcliffe would be ascending to the podium, and deservedly so.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Chipmakers are soaring, with the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index on pace for its best year since 2003 with an 74% gain.—
Jeran Wittenstein,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Its event packages featured lush greenery, candlelit halls with soaring ceilings and ceremony musicians.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Governance reforms, rising shareholder returns, accelerating share buybacks and the unwinding of cross-shareholdings are helping improve capital efficiency, while the return of inflation after decades of stagnation is boosting nominal earnings growth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Immigration courts in South Florida appear to be accelerating the scheduling of hearings, a move that is creating fear and uncertainty among many immigrants and their attorneys.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Defending champion Argentina’s quality is stronger since lifting the trophy in Qatar.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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