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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
Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … BALANCED BUZZ — United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Making climbs less demanding Uphill sections are often where fatigue builds fastest.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Death toll climbs Iranian authorities say more than 1,900 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic, while 19 have been reported dead in Israel.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 30 Mar. 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
Tom Pidcock raised his arms for the first time this season with a win at the Vuelta a Andalucía recently, but the British rider’s only real opportunity would have been to escape early and lead over the climbs.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The imagery climbs to the ceiling, transforming a transitional space into a moment of theater.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Take the quiz here … BALANCED BUZZ — United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Making climbs less demanding Uphill sections are often where fatigue builds fastest.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Death toll climbs Iranian authorities say more than 1,900 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic, while 19 have been reported dead in Israel.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
According to the company, this can reduce uphill effort by around 30%, lower overall exertion by roughly 32%, and decrease heart rate during climbs by up to 34%.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 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
Tom Pidcock raised his arms for the first time this season with a win at the Vuelta a Andalucía recently, but the British rider’s only real opportunity would have been to escape early and lead over the climbs.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Those runs require steep climbs to ski.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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This heady trail meanders through serene forest and scrambles up 3,130 feet of grand alpine passes into the heart of the 217,088-acre Sawtooth Wilderness.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hindustan Times | Getty Images Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, as New Delhi scrambles to mitigate energy supply risks.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Carr soars above the rim Fears set up Carr for three dunks that energized the Spartans and a pro-Michigan State crowd.—
Jonah Bronstein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Massachusetts lawmaker is part of a growing chorus of voices in Washington calling for stronger oversight of these betting platforms as interest swells.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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His longing swells beyond love into obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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