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,
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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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New hardware and software advancements will be instrumental in keeping AI both powerful and cost-effective.—
Brandon Wang,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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At higher elevations, above 5,000 feet, visitors will typically see flowers well into June and July.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lower elevations often don’t see blooms until late May to early July, and at higher elevations, wildflowers appear well into August and September.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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