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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
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Among non-Sherpa climbers, the record is held by British guide Kenton Cool, who has accomplished the feat 19 times, followed by American climbers Dave Hahn and Garrett Madison, with 15 climbs each.
—CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The economic fallout from the war with Iran is hitting home — as inflation climbs to a three-year high and the issue becomes a midterm flashpoint.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
Visitors enter the pavilion beneath a giant bell into which a naked woman climbs via a rope before flipping upside down and turning herself into a living, swinging clapper.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Clematis climbs by wrapping its short leaf stems around support structures and may initially require a string or wire to climb.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
As Pratt’s campaign racks up viral attention and climbs in visibility, some figures in Los Angeles’s entertainment and donor circles appear increasingly comfortable treating his candidacy like a legitimate political and cultural force.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 May 2026
The drive from Reno to Incline Village takes you to Mount Rose Highway, which climbs through the mountains before revealing dramatic views of Lake Tahoe.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The first day is set to span 86km from Leeds — where the men’s race started in 2014 — to Manchester, taking in three climbs that could split up the peloton in what is expected to be a sprint stage.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tuesday, May 19Now 15%-lit, the waxing crescent moon climbs slightly higher and is now halfway between Venus and Jupiter, above.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Among non-Sherpa climbers, the record is held by British guide Kenton Cool, who has accomplished the feat 19 times, followed by American climbers Dave Hahn and Garrett Madison, with 15 climbs each.
—CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The economic fallout from the war with Iran is hitting home — as inflation climbs to a three-year high and the issue becomes a midterm flashpoint.
—NBC news, 17 May 2026
Visitors enter the pavilion beneath a giant bell into which a naked woman climbs via a rope before flipping upside down and turning herself into a living, swinging clapper.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Clematis climbs by wrapping its short leaf stems around support structures and may initially require a string or wire to climb.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
As Pratt’s campaign racks up viral attention and climbs in visibility, some figures in Los Angeles’s entertainment and donor circles appear increasingly comfortable treating his candidacy like a legitimate political and cultural force.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 May 2026
The drive from Reno to Incline Village takes you to Mount Rose Highway, which climbs through the mountains before revealing dramatic views of Lake Tahoe.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Noun
Expect steep climbs and go with a pro guide.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Shootings way down as larceny climbs Crime in Boston is down about 1% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The first day is set to span 86km from Leeds — where the men’s race started in 2014 — to Manchester, taking in three climbs that could split up the peloton in what is expected to be a sprint stage.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 10, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Daredevils can head into the backcountry with their guide, zooming through deep powder and heading up steep climbs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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Once a ship reports such an attack, the UKMTO office scrambles into action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Maxey scrambles around one screen from Oubre, but Bridges bounces off it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The amount that can be contributed to a Roth IRA is phased out as MAGI rises.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Now the summer road trip season is approaching, when gasoline demand traditionally rises.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 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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Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 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
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The smash soars past several other Perry cuts and becomes her highest-ranking win on both rundowns, more than a decade and a half after it was first selected as a single.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Buffett recently acknowledged displeasure with the investing backdrop as Berkshire's cash hoard swells to a record nearing $400 billion.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Climbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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