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
Carolina Herrera ascended to the fourth position, securing 385,303 engagement score, which was down 25 percent from last fall.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
In absolute terms, sure, the Cougars have ascended the conference hierarchy.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Across the pond, Mary’s cousin Elizabeth I, who’d ascended to the English throne in November 1558, was watching her closely.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025
Presently, there are four Red Sox prospects on BA’s Top 100, including Roman Anthony, who ascended to No. 1 last year.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
In absolute terms, sure, the Cougars have ascended the conference hierarchy.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Across the pond, Mary’s cousin Elizabeth I, who’d ascended to the English throne in November 1558, was watching her closely.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025
Presently, there are four Red Sox prospects on BA’s Top 100, including Roman Anthony, who ascended to No. 1 last year.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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And with Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu now sidelined, the rookie’s usage rate should continue to climb.—
Eric Wong,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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That tune, which once climbed all the way to No. 3, is back at No. 34.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The watch includes a spinning roulette wheel in a 44-mm rose gold case.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The shift may not only draw anger from Israel's emboldened far right but also aggravate divisions within Trump's own administration between an old conservative guard seeking a more assertive posture on Iran and the rising cadre of Trump loyalists who more closely share the president's vision.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bitcoin and crypto have soared since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump (though the rally has lost momentum, potentially signalling a serious stock market crash).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Before the injury, Shiffrin was off to a soaring start to the season.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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