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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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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Recent Examples of ascents
The history-making number of 274 ascents occurred on Wednesday, May 20, amid clear weather, the Associated Press, the BBC and ABC News reported.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
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Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which halted their sharp recent climbs on worries about inflation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Thunderstorm chances are highest in the Sierra Nevada, which may see snow at elevations as low as 6,000 feet.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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