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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as in hill
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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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
Our rapid ascent underscores the transformative power of investment in HBCUs.
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David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
The return of Butler and the ascent of former 2022 Sixth Man of the Year shooting guard Tyler Herro are big reasons behind that recent success.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Written from Boulder's wry point of view, the novel explores her descent/ascent into unwilling motherhood.
—The Week Us, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Increasingly, wellness professionals share online space with people who distrust mainstream narratives; both see an opportunity for legitimacy and profit in Kennedy’s ascent, says Stephanie Kelley-Romano, a professor of rhetoric at Bates College who studies conspiracy theories.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
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David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
The return of Butler and the ascent of former 2022 Sixth Man of the Year shooting guard Tyler Herro are big reasons behind that recent success.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Written from Boulder's wry point of view, the novel explores her descent/ascent into unwilling motherhood.
—The Week Us, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Increasingly, wellness professionals share online space with people who distrust mainstream narratives; both see an opportunity for legitimacy and profit in Kennedy’s ascent, says Stephanie Kelley-Romano, a professor of rhetoric at Bates College who studies conspiracy theories.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Bafang 500-Watt motor chimed in for the climb, making things far easier on my.William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Furrer was not in the leading group up the climb, but was positioned around 50th of 120 riders.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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That translates to power and speed, even going up hills.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Black Heritage Trail takes visitors from North Jersey to South, from the ocean to the hills, touching major cities and small towns.Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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This week's topics include the unlikely ascension of the Lions' kicker, a hot head coach candidate in Los Angeles, and big decisions facing the Bills.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The South Carolina Democrat is one of the most powerful voices in Congress, and in many ways, he is credited for Vice President Harris’s ascension.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The trail includes rocks, loose sand, gravel and some steep, narrow inclines.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Do your first workout on a gradual incline, like 2%, and increase the incline by 1-2% each week.Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the 2½ years since Russia's invasion, the White House has been wary of cracking down too hard on Russian energy exports, fearing a sharp rise in global oil prices -- and gas prices for U.S. motorists.Jeff Stein and Ellen Nakashima The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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That rise came as Tesla and Meta Platforms added more than 2% and Nvidia rose more than 3%.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term themes around technology development, including advancements in artificial intelligence, overshadow any near-term moves in Treasuries, said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.Medha Singh, Purvi Agarwal, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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