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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
Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, rises about 20,310 feet above sea level and is considered one of the most demanding climbs in North America.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Tokyo, Japan Reflecting Asia’s growing presence in the ranking, Tokyo climbs 16 places this year.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Valuation climbs rapidly The company enters the IPO process following a period of extraordinary growth.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
When gas climbs past $5 or $6 a gallon, the pain isn’t abstract.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Expeditions run from the cheapest, at about $40,000 to $100,000 depending on the company and services offered, while high-end climbs can reach $300,000.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Vingegaard marked Gall on the final climb as 2022 Giro winner Jai Hindley climbs into third place after gaining time on Thymen Arensman.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which halted their sharp recent climbs on worries about inflation.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which offered relief following rapid climbs that had rattled stock markets worldwide recently.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The single mother's several climbs and time as a Sherpa also served as the subject of the 2023 documentary, Mountain Queen.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Details of the climbs were not available.
—CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Expect steep climbs and go with a pro guide.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, rises about 20,310 feet above sea level and is considered one of the most demanding climbs in North America.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Tokyo, Japan Reflecting Asia’s growing presence in the ranking, Tokyo climbs 16 places this year.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Valuation climbs rapidly The company enters the IPO process following a period of extraordinary growth.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
When gas climbs past $5 or $6 a gallon, the pain isn’t abstract.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Expeditions run from the cheapest, at about $40,000 to $100,000 depending on the company and services offered, while high-end climbs can reach $300,000.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Vingegaard marked Gall on the final climb as 2022 Giro winner Jai Hindley climbs into third place after gaining time on Thymen Arensman.
—Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
Towering 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali is considered one of the most challenging climbs in North America.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which halted their sharp recent climbs on worries about inflation.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which offered relief following rapid climbs that had rattled stock markets worldwide recently.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The single mother's several climbs and time as a Sherpa also served as the subject of the 2023 documentary, Mountain Queen.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Details of the climbs were not available.
—CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Expect steep climbs and go with a pro guide.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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The 11th-hour maneuver scrambles the upcoming Democratic primary that features two Democratic state senators.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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This matchup scrambles Holmgren’s impact.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit Qlaileh village as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Tuesday.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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According to the sign on the set before the curtain rises, the population of Jerome, an actual former copper-mining town in central Arizona, has evaporated, giving it ghost status.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Both Andrews and Gelu Sherpa used supplemental oxygen during their record-setting ascents.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Daggett is also the gift shop manager at Midpoint Café in Adrian, which is hard to miss as it is marked by a sign that soars to the skies.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Summer has already kicked off with beefy surf up and down the coastline, with moderate southern hemisphere swells bringing waves in the 3-to 5-foot range at many spots the past week.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The beach town swells with visitors in the summer, though surfers flock here any time of year for the classic surf break Plage de Lafitenia and big waves surf spot Belharra.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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