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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
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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.
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—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
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s a genuine confidence that’s ascending proportionally with the upscaling of the audience size.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Since ascending to the throne alongside King Charles III, Queen Camilla has looked to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s jewelry vault for sentimental pieces of jewelry to wear on special occasions, honoring the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The vehicle is engineered to tackle challenging terrains, capable of ascending 60% gradients and managing dynamic side slopes of 40%.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Women are ascending to leadership roles in record numbers, according to McKinsey and LeanIn.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Specifically, starting at or near the bottom before ascending the ladder.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Early images from the scene showed plumes of smoke ascending from the north shore of Tempe Town Lake.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2024
Look no further than the evolving cabinet for the ascending presidential administration for a reminder that the answer is yes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 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
Packers ascending tight end Tucker Kraft echoed those thoughts.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s a genuine confidence that’s ascending proportionally with the upscaling of the audience size.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Since ascending to the throne alongside King Charles III, Queen Camilla has looked to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s jewelry vault for sentimental pieces of jewelry to wear on special occasions, honoring the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The vehicle is engineered to tackle challenging terrains, capable of ascending 60% gradients and managing dynamic side slopes of 40%.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Women are ascending to leadership roles in record numbers, according to McKinsey and LeanIn.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Specifically, starting at or near the bottom before ascending the ladder.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Early images from the scene showed plumes of smoke ascending from the north shore of Tempe Town Lake.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2024
Look no further than the evolving cabinet for the ascending presidential administration for a reminder that the answer is yes.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
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Before this latest research, two theories had been proposed to explain the transition from a world dominated by non-dinosaurian reptiles to one in which the dinosaurs were ascendant, the study noted.Katie Hunt, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Texas vote comes as advocates of inserting Christianity into public education are ascendant across the country.Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Barca, this fixture can serve not just as a way of climbing up the UCL league phase charts, but also boosting morale ahead of hosting Leganes in La Liga at home on Sunday.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Employees are now navigating their careers through horizontal moves to gain varied experiences rather than climbing a linear ladder.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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