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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
Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
The total climbs past $30,000, $50,000, sometimes $60,000, and that’s before student loans, car payments, and personal loans.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 May 2026
About 300 to 400 American physicians die by suicide every year, at a rate higher than the general population and a rate that climbs further for female physicians.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Breakneck Ridge offers steep, rewarding climbs with sweeping views over the Hudson, while the gentler trails in Hudson Highlands State Park provide equally stunning vistas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Overall, among Catholic Americans who have seen this feud become the most contentious relationship between a secular leader and the papacy dating back to medieval times, the pope's favorability climbs to 61%, the poll said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Essential tremor can show up at any age—Louis says he's seen it in 1-year-olds—but prevalence climbs steeply with each decade starting in a person’s 50s, 60s, and 70s.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
Factor in inhalation, and the estimate climbs to between 74,000 and 121,000 per year.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
When the system breaks down, problems pile up — and Parkinson’s risk climbs.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The first day is set to span 86km from Leeds — where the men’s race started in 2014 — to Manchester, taking in three climbs that could split up the peloton in what is expected to be a sprint stage.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trump doesn’t have that much time to wait, as oil climbs toward $150 or even $200 a barrel, inflation rises, and global food and other commodity shortages kick in.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
The total climbs past $30,000, $50,000, sometimes $60,000, and that’s before student loans, car payments, and personal loans.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 May 2026
About 300 to 400 American physicians die by suicide every year, at a rate higher than the general population and a rate that climbs further for female physicians.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Breakneck Ridge offers steep, rewarding climbs with sweeping views over the Hudson, while the gentler trails in Hudson Highlands State Park provide equally stunning vistas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Overall, among Catholic Americans who have seen this feud become the most contentious relationship between a secular leader and the papacy dating back to medieval times, the pope's favorability climbs to 61%, the poll said.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Essential tremor can show up at any age—Louis says he's seen it in 1-year-olds—but prevalence climbs steeply with each decade starting in a person’s 50s, 60s, and 70s.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026
Factor in inhalation, and the estimate climbs to between 74,000 and 121,000 per year.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
When the system breaks down, problems pile up — and Parkinson’s risk climbs.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Noun
Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The first day is set to span 86km from Leeds — where the men’s race started in 2014 — to Manchester, taking in three climbs that could split up the peloton in what is expected to be a sprint stage.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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The Meta-Amazon deal announced on Friday is the latest Big Tech tie-up as the industry scrambles to secure sufficient processors to power new and future AI models.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The military alliance routinely scrambles fighter aircraft to intercept Russian warplanes that approach or fly near NATO airspace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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CycloKinetics says the fuel improves combustion performance and increases energy density, helping missiles travel farther while improving standoff capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The guilt swells and swells while the sweater sits and sits.—
Liana Satenstein,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Climbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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