ascents

noun

Definition of ascentsnext
plural of ascent
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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  1. promotions
  2. advancements
  3. elevations
Noun
  • 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
  • Document how these factors influence internal decisions about hiring, promotions and pay raises.
    Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • Six to 12 inches of snow is forecast for the higher elevations in the Rocky Mountains, from Taos, New Mexico, to Big Sky, Montana.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Higher elevations in the Adirondacks, White Mountains, and Green Mountains could see up to 12 inches of fresh snow.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevations
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