1
as in climbs
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 hills
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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3
as in promotions
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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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
To keep good people around, data centers must also offer internal promotions and other growth opportunities.—
Andrew Schaap,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Throughout history, technological advancements have continually influenced how organizations operate.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The medal recognizes a broad spectrum of achievements ranging from public service and philanthropy to advancements in the arts, sciences, literature, and athletics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Humidity levels are expected to be under 10% in mountain elevations above 4,000 feet, with humidity in the 8% to 20% range in the lower mountain regions.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Snow monitoring equipment isn't always at the very highest elevations, McEvoy said, and snow simply isn't measured at all on some hard-to-reach mountain peaks.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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