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as in scrambles
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 rises
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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as in ascents
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climbs
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Then Hal climbs the stairs to the plane — and Kate doesn’t follow.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The confirmation comes when RSI climbs back above 30.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The popular trail has a round-trip distance of six miles, and climbs along Sheep Mountain and above Sheep Creek.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2024, 71 accidents occurred on alpine-style climbs.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
On the shaded side of Rio Vista’s Main Street, where the road climbs away from the Sacramento River, sits Foster’s Bighorn, the bar and restaurant that has occupied this spot for 90 years.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other side of the parking lot's wall, a bear watches the car back into the space and then climbs over the wall into the lot.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Hypershell also upgrades the running and cycling profiles into Running+ and Cycling+, with Running+ optimizing output for all-out sprints and Cycling+ tailoring output more to stiff climbs.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Miller was gaining notoriety for his solo climbs.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In the early part of his campaign, Simpson performed his climbs by himself, but lately his father has joined him in the adventure.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Set the Tone at the Front Door The sense of escape is even evident at the front of the house, where a rose plant climbs across the archway and herbs are planted along the gravel driveway.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Then Hal climbs the stairs to the plane — and Kate doesn’t follow.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The confirmation comes when RSI climbs back above 30.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The popular trail has a round-trip distance of six miles, and climbs along Sheep Mountain and above Sheep Creek.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2024, 71 accidents occurred on alpine-style climbs.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
On the shaded side of Rio Vista’s Main Street, where the road climbs away from the Sacramento River, sits Foster’s Bighorn, the bar and restaurant that has occupied this spot for 90 years.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other side of the parking lot's wall, a bear watches the car back into the space and then climbs over the wall into the lot.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
In partnership with Travel Nevada and Outside, Honnold will take viewers across the Sagebrush State, shifting focus from extreme climbs to everyday adventures, curiosity, and connection.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025
Hypershell also upgrades the running and cycling profiles into Running+ and Cycling+, with Running+ optimizing output for all-out sprints and Cycling+ tailoring output more to stiff climbs.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Miller was gaining notoriety for his solo climbs.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In the early part of his campaign, Simpson performed his climbs by himself, but lately his father has joined him in the adventure.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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The trail begins across 89A from Manzanita Campground and scrambles through woods sprinkled with oak, walnut, hackberry, and later on, bigtooth maple.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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And in response, OpenAI scrambles to plug the holes.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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This fall Frankenstein’s monster rises once more, summoned this time by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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And his heater shows up as a heater and then rises.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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These expeditions wait for the best windows of calm weather to push for the summit, and their ascents are usually slowed by bottlenecks and congestion.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside,
10 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, Juano offered bits of mountaineering history and recounted legendary first ascents of the jagged peaks surrounding us.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This includes the grueling Asgard Pass, which ascends 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile (look out for mountain goats and have an offline map handy).—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
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Set first to a sparse guitar, Estrada’s silvery voice soars over a sweeping string arrangement.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The series’ original final girl protecting the last children of Elm Street is an inspired choice, but the film soars by making exceptional use of Freddy’s nightmare world.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Croup swells the upper area of the passageways— lungs are a separate issue.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, swells generated by Priscilla are expected to affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Climbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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