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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
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The girl's mother, Elizabeth Kale, said Cecelia climbs trees every day.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
When perspiration cannot evaporate in humid air, moisture clings to the skin and body temperature climbs rapidly, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Sweat can’t evaporate off the skin, so moisture clings, core temperature climbs and heat exhaustion or heat stroke can set in fast.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
That shows how hard climbs such as the Col du Pertus and Col de Font de Cère are.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Because the island is so steep and mountainous, even shorter routes can involve serious climbs and uneven terrain.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Those concerns are growing as demand for AI climbs.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season.
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CBS News,
10 June 2026
Zoo veterinarians and staff will closely monitor the cubs and observe their behaviors like making small climbs, scratching through substrate and calling to one another when startled.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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The Future Nostalgia smash climbs on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The girl's mother, Elizabeth Kale, said Cecelia climbs trees every day.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
When perspiration cannot evaporate in humid air, moisture clings to the skin and body temperature climbs rapidly, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Sweat can’t evaporate off the skin, so moisture clings, core temperature climbs and heat exhaustion or heat stroke can set in fast.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
That shows how hard climbs such as the Col du Pertus and Col de Font de Cère are.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Noun
Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Because the island is so steep and mountainous, even shorter routes can involve serious climbs and uneven terrain.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Those concerns are growing as demand for AI climbs.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season.
—
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Zoo veterinarians and staff will closely monitor the cubs and observe their behaviors like making small climbs, scratching through substrate and calling to one another when startled.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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Latest updates Anthropic is racing to increase its AI compute capacity in the Asia-Pacific region, as the company scrambles to keep up with soaring demand for its products.
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The best options include high-fiber smoothies, Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, and egg scrambles with vegetables.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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Last to note, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, soars into the kingdom of Leo from June 30 until July 26, 2027.
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Most people only hear about it when a lymph node swells during a cold, or when a social media video promises a gua sha stone will detox their face.
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And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October.
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
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“Climbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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