as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
Su’s ascension to the top role in 2014 kicked off one of the biggest turnarounds in the history of the technology industry.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate the war in Ukraine and the confrontational trade policy of U.S. President Trump.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Dubai’s cultural ascension mirrors the region’s transformation.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Many had hoped Merz’s ascension would help the continent navigate the war in Ukraine and the confrontational trade policy of U.S. President Trump.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Dubai’s cultural ascension mirrors the region’s transformation.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Expect to get your burn on early, with the heart-pumping Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks that drop you at Scout Overlook, where the Angels Landing ascent begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This compares against a 1% climb by the U.S. benchmark S&P 500 across the same period.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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