CLIMBS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

climbs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of climb

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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climbs

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noun

plural of climb

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

Verb

The driver pulls their van off the road so it’s parked halfway on an empty lot, runs over in black jeans and a band tee with the sleeves cut off, and climbs into the truck bed as Hollywell jokingly pulls away. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Some climbs were quick weekend getaways; others were week-long trips in the summer. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Risk climbs with the amount consumed, and women who drink are advised to limit intake to no more than one drink per day. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 This was because Frost and his peers had lived in Camp 4 while planning and executing the most significant rock climbs in American history, including the first ascents of El Capitan and the northwest face of Half Dome. — Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 How to see the Taurid meteor showers Both showers appear to originate from Taurus, a constellation that rises during the evening and climbs higher into the sky as the night progresses. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The researchers applied the same principle here, but the tricky part is that the weight needs to shift constantly as the robot climbs up. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 The person who finally climbs the ladder and grabs the briefcase. — Bobby Burack , Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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Next, there's an altimeter for tracking your climbs during outdoor workouts like hikes and hill sprints, and covering flights of stairs. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 That ranks among the steepest year-over-year climbs tracked across outerwear categories this cycle. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Energized crowds and higher Democratic primary turnout offer signs of momentum, but Republicans still dominate the Deep South, and the November races remain steep climbs. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 The Armenian Highlands featured steep climbs, sudden ecological changes and volcanic sources located more than 2,000 or even 3,000 metres above sea level. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 But every other rider in the race knows this — and will attempt to gap Van Aert over the climbs. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Hikers contend with steep climbs, boulder fields, exposed roots, mud, stream crossings and rocks upon rocks upon rocks. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 There have been steep climbs, stretches of extreme heat, missed turns and even warnings to watch out for rattlesnakes. — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs

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Inflation is through the roof as the regime scrambles to print more money.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The naturally recurring warming of tropical Pacific waters scrambles rainfall patterns worldwide and often brings wetter springs to the Southern Hemisphere.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrambles

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The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rises

Noun

One day, Dad got a phone call from a famous Yosemite climber named Tom Frost, a veteran of major first ascents on El Cap in the 1960s.

— Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.

— Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascents

Verb

Rising over Beira Lake, Colombo Lotus Tower in South Asia ascends 1,168 feet and is designed to resemble a blooming lotus, a symbol of purity and renewal in Sri Lankan culture.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascends

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Designed by French icons Jean Nouvel and the late Thierry Despont, the property soars 1,050 feet over bustling Midtown Manhattan and the Museum of Modern Art.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Under Baizhan’s shanyrak, a spiral of ceramic swallows and poppies soars toward the sky.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of soars

Noun

The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.

— Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
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.

— Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026