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

Add Fulbright, Humphrey, and other programs, and the number climbs higher. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 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

When the camera is vandalized, Anna climbs the towering tree to fix it, bringing her face-to-face with the nesting eagle. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 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

That could happen if your dog blocks your view, climbs into your lap, gets under your feet or otherwise takes your attention away from the road. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Figure climbs higher Figure’s new video claims the Figure 03 humanoid robot can climb a ladder fully autonomously, showcasing what the company describes as another milestone in robotic mobility and balance. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 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

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

Noun

Stage 9 features four sharp climbs of Col d'Èze, nestled in the hills overlooking the tiny Principality of Monaco. — ABC News, 7 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

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