as in climbed
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 ascended
At 42, Edward had reigned for less than a year, having ascended to the throne in January following the death of his father, King George V, at age 71.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The last leader before the Mad King ascended to the throne on a wave of resentment at the world's changing tides.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Upon James’ untimely death, his only legitimate child, a 6-day-old daughter named Mary, ascended to the throne, reigning as queen of Scots for the next 25 years.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Nov. 2024
Last year’s coronation was the first in the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
While the whole band were fans, Mike was the one who had worshiped Jay-Z growing up, an adoring teenaged producer as the MC ascended the NYC hip-hop scene.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Rising death toll from Israeli-Lebanese Airstrikes Qassem, previously Hezbollah's deputy, ascended to leadership following the of longtime leader by Israeli forces at their HQ in on September 28.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Journeyman starting pitcher Luke Weaver ascended into it.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The last leader before the Mad King ascended to the throne on a wave of resentment at the world's changing tides.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Upon James’ untimely death, his only legitimate child, a 6-day-old daughter named Mary, ascended to the throne, reigning as queen of Scots for the next 25 years.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Nov. 2024
Last year’s coronation was the first in the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
While the whole band were fans, Mike was the one who had worshiped Jay-Z growing up, an adoring teenaged producer as the MC ascended the NYC hip-hop scene.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Rising death toll from Israeli-Lebanese Airstrikes Qassem, previously Hezbollah's deputy, ascended to leadership following the of longtime leader by Israeli forces at their HQ in on September 28.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Journeyman starting pitcher Luke Weaver ascended into it.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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