1
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them
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2
as in hill
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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3
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management
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Recent Examples of ascent
Yields slowed their ascent following the update on wholesale inflation.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
This frame is the first in some time in which Christmas cuts aren’t either completely dominating, or beginning their annual ascents.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
As the Incline Railway begins its ascent, the train car leans back slightly to adjust to the steep slope of the mountain’s terrain.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
On the French ascent to Mont Blanc’s summit alone, an average of about ten climbers a year have perished since 2018.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
This frame is the first in some time in which Christmas cuts aren’t either completely dominating, or beginning their annual ascents.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
As the Incline Railway begins its ascent, the train car leans back slightly to adjust to the steep slope of the mountain’s terrain.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
On the French ascent to Mont Blanc’s summit alone, an average of about ten climbers a year have perished since 2018.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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George is 24-22 overall at Tennessee State and, at this juncture, faces a steep climb to become a head coach on the NFL level.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The climb brought together survivors and supporters united by a common goal: raising awareness and funding for the disease.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.—
Wally Skalij,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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That giant world is impressively dense and visually diverse, with hills dotting the horizon, rice paddy fields stretching into the distance, and huge castles looming over villages.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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If the case does proceed to trial, experts say, a jury could be turned off by the way DraftKings marketed its promotion offer to novice customers.—
Sean Gregory / Boston,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pricing and promotions will also be a key to success.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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But there is something worse: The simultaneous ascension of Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to immediate elite status in the nation’s capital.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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When Todd first appeared, Plemons’ ascension was just beginning, with Friday Night Lights (2006–2011) serving as his launchpad.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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There are about 70 structures scattered along the area, some of which are located on steep inclines on the bank of the Fox River.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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How fast can your treadmill adjust from 1.5 speed at 1.0 incline to 3.5 speed at 8.0 incline?—
Kells McPhillips,
SELF,
11 Oct. 2024
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Pickleball’s meteoric rise in popularity has brought with it an unexpected side effect: noise.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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While a single Bellotti footnote purported to leave the question open, 435 U. S., at 788, n. 26, this Court now concludes that independent expenditures, including those made by corporations, do not give rise to corruption or the appearance of corruption.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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Their efforts focus on solving key challenges that have impeded the advancement of fusion technology for over seventy years.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2025 After much advancement and excitement around AI technologies in 2024, the coming year promises to be much more measured and thoughtful.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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