free-climbs

verb

present tense third-person singular of free-climb
as in ascends

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  1. ascends
  2. scales
  3. mounts
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  • Rising over Beira Lake, Colombo Lotus Tower in South Asia ascends 1,168 feet and is designed to resemble a blooming lotus, a symbol of purity and renewal in Sri Lankan culture.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ascends
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  • Whoever scales the product should have lived through selling it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is built on that philosophy, with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery, a 2,400W inverter, 10ms UPS capability, and an expandable design that scales up to 12kWh.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of scales
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  • Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • With billions in ticking fees, breakup penalties and financing on the line, Paramount mounts a full-court PR and political pressure campaign.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mounts
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