CLIMBS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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Austin climbs through the 80s this week The heat doesn't arrive all at once in Austin. —

Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026 Every year, global cancer incidence climbs, especially in low- and middle-income countries where infrastructure, screening, and access to treatment lag behind need. —

Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026 As the market climbs higher, Americans’ retirement savings might look a little more plush than usual. —

John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 And, the higher the credit card rate climbs, the more every swipe costs — not just today, but far into the future. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 Even mountaineering training guidance includes step-up exercises to help prime the glutes and quads for intense uphill climbs with a load on your back. —

Outside, 31 Jan. 2026 This will give the helium room to expand as the balloon climbs to its final altitude. —

IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2026 An officer climbs the ranks Deenihan was hired by CPD in 1997 and was initially a patrol officer in the Harrison District (11th) on the city’s West Side, city personnel records show. —

Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 Set the scene As your car climbs up the sweeping, surprisingly hilly, drive to Raffles Doha’s imposing entrance, there’s a sense of impending theatre. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026

Noun

Less sweat-trapping than many synthetic jackets, the Oreus kept me from clamming up while ski-touring in five-degree temps and dissipated sweat quickly when worn after strenuous climbs. —

Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 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 This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails. —

Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 And there are activities for young visitors, from gentle trails to beginner-friendly climbs. —

Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026 The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 Stationary bikes often keep you in one position for extended periods, especially during high-resistance climbs, which can increase pelvic pressure. —

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025 And although the hot climate and famously steep streets and hilly neighborhoods like Anafiotika and Plaka can make walking beyond the historic center something of a challenge, sweeping views of the marble monuments and the glittering Aegean Sea, are more than enough of a reward for uphill climbs. —

Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025

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When a damaging news cycle lingers, Trump is prone to, fully intentionally and knowingly, introducing a new, even more sensational headline of his own making, a distraction that scrambles the media's focus and divides his critics' energy.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … FROZEN STANDOFF – US scrambles to reopen Cold War base as Russia deploys 54 icebreakers vs America's 2.

— , FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026