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

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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

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

For families earning between $50,000 and $70,000, that figure climbs to 98% receiving aid, with an average of around $28,000. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

For every degree the mercury climbs beyond that threshold, panel efficiency drops by up to two percent. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Cardholders pay close to 21% on average, and that number climbs past 22% for anyone carrying a balance from month to month. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

As the ribbon of asphalt climbs, clinging to rocky hillsides, the wall of trees falls away at times, revealing plunging canyons. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

There were three smaller climbs heading to Ventoux, which was ranked as a Hors Catégorie ascent — the hardest category — and had a gradient of nearly 9%. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Inside the structure is a dark ride that climbs past scenes capturing global advances in communication and technology. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Some are very short — the Manitou Incline in Colorado is less than one-mile long but climbs 1,900 feet and begins at 7,000 feet of elevation. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Noun

There have been steep climbs, stretches of extreme heat, missed turns and even warnings to watch out for rattlesnakes. — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Carys shared photos of their climbs and hikes over the years, as well as some throwback photos. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Stage 9 features four sharp climbs of Col d’Èze, which is nestled in the hills overlooking the tiny Principality of Monaco. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

From undrafted rookies to veterans on the fringes, these are the players with the steepest climbs across the depth chart. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

The peloton will travel from Aigle to Geneva, heading over a couple of short climbs before a largely flat second half. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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