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soarings

noun

plural of soaring
as in risings

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  1. climbs
  2. advances
  3. rises
  4. improvements
  5. progresses
  6. ascents
Noun
  • The Armenian Highlands featured steep climbs, sudden ecological changes and volcanic sources located more than 2,000 or even 3,000 metres above sea level.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But every other rider in the race knows this — and will attempt to gap Van Aert over the climbs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of climbs
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  • At the same time, medical advances and a dramatic decline in fertility rates have produced aging societies.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As researchers warn that artificial intelligence could pose catastrophic risks, some of the pioneers who helped develop the technology are weighing in with additional warnings on the dangers of unfettered advances in capability.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • The unique pattern of rises and falls in pressure acts as a kind of pressure fingerprint for a specific location.
    — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cedar Creek, Bills Creek, Youngs Creek, and Piney Creek in northwest Rutherford County also are likely to experience rapid rises.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
Noun
  • His team noticed improvements in his sleep data in recent years.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Ohio contractor Kwest Group started the improvements in April and is scheduled to finish them in May 2028.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of improvements
Noun
  • Holtec will also conduct geologic mapping and collect data as excavation progresses.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As their military offensive progresses, those demands will likely continue to rise.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
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