as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
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Recent Examples of ascend
Undoubtedly, there are parallels to 2024 when the Bears — off their bye and riding a three-game winning streak — visited the Commanders for a showcase game with hopes that their season was ascending.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Through the first four weeks of Florida’s 2025 season, freshman receiver catcher Vernell Brown III had ascended into a starring role.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
This is what Spanish ultrarunner Kilian Jornet has been doing for a month after challenging himself to ascend and link up all of the USA’s Fourteeners – mountains at least 14,000 feet in height – in the lower 48 US states.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether the former Pro Bowl quarterback can ascend to his former glory remains to be seen.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Through the first four weeks of Florida’s 2025 season, freshman receiver catcher Vernell Brown III had ascended into a starring role.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
This is what Spanish ultrarunner Kilian Jornet has been doing for a month after challenging himself to ascend and link up all of the USA’s Fourteeners – mountains at least 14,000 feet in height – in the lower 48 US states.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether the former Pro Bowl quarterback can ascend to his former glory remains to be seen.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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Oracle’s stock has climbed a remarkable 373% over the past three years, driven primarily by the artificial-intelligence boom.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over that stretch, the AI chip powerhouse soared roughly 1,527%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to the Census Bureau, business formations soared during the pandemic after falling in the immediate aftermath of lockdown and have been volatile since then, with several big spikes and sharp dives.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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