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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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3
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
Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The popular trail has a round-trip distance of six miles, and climbs along Sheep Mountain and above Sheep Creek.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2024, 71 accidents occurred on alpine-style climbs.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
But there is immense power in showing their whole selves—the broken parts, the regrets, the slow climbs back to light.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On the shaded side of Rio Vista’s Main Street, where the road climbs away from the Sacramento River, sits Foster’s Bighorn, the bar and restaurant that has occupied this spot for 90 years.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other side of the parking lot's wall, a bear watches the car back into the space and then climbs over the wall into the lot.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
As night falls amid the vast trees and lush greenery, a teenage boy breaks a window, climbs out of it and flees toward the forest on foot.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
At one point, Atsu climbs its range and skirts along the mouth of the dormant volcano, which spreads like an impossibly massive maw in every direction (Yōtei is pushing the limits of draw-distance tech).
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
When the route experiences good conditions—and is followed correctly—the route is what Meyers and his rangers recommend for late-season climbs.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In the early part of his campaign, Simpson performed his climbs by himself, but lately his father has joined him in the adventure.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The state park also has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails that cater to every skill level, from nature strolls to strenuous summit climbs up the Adirondack High Peaks.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
The popular trail has a round-trip distance of six miles, and climbs along Sheep Mountain and above Sheep Creek.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2024, 71 accidents occurred on alpine-style climbs.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
But there is immense power in showing their whole selves—the broken parts, the regrets, the slow climbs back to light.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
On the shaded side of Rio Vista’s Main Street, where the road climbs away from the Sacramento River, sits Foster’s Bighorn, the bar and restaurant that has occupied this spot for 90 years.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
On the other side of the parking lot's wall, a bear watches the car back into the space and then climbs over the wall into the lot.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
As night falls amid the vast trees and lush greenery, a teenage boy breaks a window, climbs out of it and flees toward the forest on foot.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
At one point, Atsu climbs its range and skirts along the mouth of the dormant volcano, which spreads like an impossibly massive maw in every direction (Yōtei is pushing the limits of draw-distance tech).
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
When the route experiences good conditions—and is followed correctly—the route is what Meyers and his rangers recommend for late-season climbs.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In the early part of his campaign, Simpson performed his climbs by himself, but lately his father has joined him in the adventure.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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Katin Houser #4 of the East Carolina Pirates scrambles against the NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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He is still covered in downy feathers and scrambles about on skinny legs, not yet ready to take flight.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pursuits in the Peaks The Smith brothers operated a local mountaineering school in their teens and twenties, taking neighbors and interested kids on ascents of the 14ers.—
Outside,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This includes the grueling Asgard Pass, which ascends 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile (look out for mountain goats and have an offline map handy).—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
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The track soars 58-2, with downloads gaining by 1,434% compared to the previous week, streaming by 235%, radio airplay by 941%, and video views by 411%.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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That is the time to create, not under duress when the risk soars disproportionately to the rewards.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Offshore swells up to 12 feet and long-period surf have prompted widespread marine warnings.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Humberto is expected to bring long period swells to the Atlantic Coast, creating life-threatening surf and currents, according to the National Weather Service.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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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 7 Oct. 2025.
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