Synonyms of climbs

climbs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of climb

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrambles
• ascends
• clambers
• scales
• scrabbles
• sprawls
• swarms
• summits
• surmounts
• shimmies
• struggles
• mounts
• claws
• shinnies
• breasts
• shins
• free-climbs
• skins
• gets up

2

as in rises

to move or extend upward

smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rises
• ascends
• soars
• lifts
• ups
• mounts
• thrusts
• slopes
• arises
• aspires
• tilts
• surges
• upturns
• leans
• towers
• upthrusts
• uprises
• uprears
• inclines
• tops
• zooms
• uplifts
• elevates
• raises
• scales
• crests
• surmounts
• boosts
• tips
• balloons
• reclines
• slants
• lists
• takes off
• upheaves
• upraises
• blasts off
• cants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• descends
• falls (off)
• dips
• declines
• plunges
• slides
• dives
• sinks
• plummets
• nose-dives

3

as in increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number

complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rises
• increases
• swells
• accelerates
• expands
• waxes
• multiplies
• accumulates
• intensifies
• mounts
• jumps
• spreads
• mushrooms
• surges
• escalates
• proliferates
• gains
• snowballs
• rolls up
• booms
• enlarges
• appreciates
• builds up
• burgeons
• balloons
• heightens
• peaks
• rockets
• skyrockets
• inflates
• redoubles
• distends
• puffs (up)
• crests
• bulks
• crescendoes
• blows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• recedes
• wanes
• lessens
• contracts
• dwindles

climbs

2 of 2

noun

plural of climb

as in ascents

the act or an instance of rising or climbing up

a long hard climb up the mountain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ascents
• ascensions
• rises
• soars
• hikes
• risings
• takeoffs
• increases
• raises
• elevations
• hoists
• thrusts
• boosts
• heaves
• upturns
• levitations
• upheavals
• upswings
• liftoffs
• uptrends
• upthrusts
• upsurges
• upwellings
• blastoffs
• upsweeps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• falls
• dips
• dives
• plunges
• descents
• declines
• decreases
• downs
• nosedives
• plops
• downgrades
• downfalls
• comedowns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of climbs

Verb

Observers in the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes generally enjoy the best views because the radiant — the constellation Aquarius — climbs much higher in the sky. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Despite coal’s shrinking share, analysts say that China might still use more this year than last as power demand rapidly climbs. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026

The next Adyen or ICSC consumer survey — specifically whether the 73% weekly in-store figure for 18- to 27-year-olds holds or climbs. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Highs will reach the mid-80s, and the chance of precipitation climbs to 90%. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

In the closing scene, just as the train approaches, Juggut climbs up to the rope and slashes it with his kirpan (the ceremonial sword carried by observant Sikhs). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

The trek climbs to the base of Mount Everest through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Tilt it forward to 60 degrees, roughly where most people hold a phone, and the strain on your spine climbs to about 60 pounds. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Eau Rouge and Raidillon are its two most famous corners—a quick left, then right, that climbs 77 feet (24 m) of steep hill. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Noun

Expect rocky ridges and steep climbs, with mountain refuges along the route for meals and overnight stays. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Swim in the 360-acre lake or explore its 29 miles of hiking trails (just be warned, these are some steep climbs). — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Stocks broadly also felt pressure from continuing climbs for oil prices, which raise costs for most businesses and erode their profits. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

For thrill-seekers, adventure tours, such as the Hall Crawl or Guts and Glory, offer hands-on spelunking experiences through muddy passages and challenging climbs. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Hikers who charge up the first climbs often end up stopping repeatedly, while those at a sustainable pace keep moving for hours. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Under his guardianship, the race has become a constant traveller, with a dozen foreign grand départs, and less formulaic, finding new finishes in the Vosges, Jura and Massif Central, throwing in more cobblestones and punchy late climbs. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Pogacar's teammates, along with those of Vingegaard in Visma-Lease a Bike, set a fast tempo even before the day’s biggest climbs. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Still, the toughest climbs have also produced his favorite memories. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026