as in ascendant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in rising
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ascending
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
—Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016
Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The vote happens in ascending player order this time.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé held hands with Blue as the song began but eventually ended her performance by ascending on a platform into the sky.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Bey exclaimed, shortly before ascending towards the roof of the stadium, ending the performance in mid-air on a small white platform and bathed in rapturous applause from the hometown crowd.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
Don’t look now, but the Season 50 cast is just packed with ascending talent, from the reliably loopy Sarah Sherman to the masterfully extreme everyman Andrew Dismukes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Passengers could pass the work of Georgia K-12 students (more than 300 every year in the T Gates and Concourse E) or crayon sculptures by Herb Williams (ascending elevator to Concourse D) on the way to their gate.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Highlights include ascending to the Calmont, the steepest vineyard in Germany, by Via Ferrata.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some strategists have notably suggested that Harris, who served as California’s attorney general before ascending to the Senate and then the vice presidency, could instead jump into the 2026 race to replace Newsom as California governor.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
—Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force.
—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016
Verb
Most climbers ascending the Grand are protected by belay ropes in case of a fall.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The vote happens in ascending player order this time.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé held hands with Blue as the song began but eventually ended her performance by ascending on a platform into the sky.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Bey exclaimed, shortly before ascending towards the roof of the stadium, ending the performance in mid-air on a small white platform and bathed in rapturous applause from the hometown crowd.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
Don’t look now, but the Season 50 cast is just packed with ascending talent, from the reliably loopy Sarah Sherman to the masterfully extreme everyman Andrew Dismukes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Passengers could pass the work of Georgia K-12 students (more than 300 every year in the T Gates and Concourse E) or crayon sculptures by Herb Williams (ascending elevator to Concourse D) on the way to their gate.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Highlights include ascending to the Calmont, the steepest vineyard in Germany, by Via Ferrata.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some strategists have notably suggested that Harris, who served as California’s attorney general before ascending to the Senate and then the vice presidency, could instead jump into the 2026 race to replace Newsom as California governor.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
-
Many democracies are already struggling with demographic decline, sluggish economic growth, soaring debt, and ascendant extremist parties.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Trudeau sought to cast himself as a foil to ascendant right-wing populist leaders in the West, once welcoming Syrian refugees to a Toronto airport.Amanda Coletta The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
-
The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
-
Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near ascending
Cite this Entry
“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share