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as in to scramble
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
visitors should use caution when climbing over the wet rocks along the shore
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climb
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Some even poked holes into the shade cloth with their nails, while other adventurous souls climbed a tree conveniently overlooking the nets.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Reality check The Trump effect, and the promise of a friendlier Congress, has surely accelerated bitcoin's climb to today's new high.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Some even poked holes into the shade cloth with their nails, while other adventurous souls climbed a tree conveniently overlooking the nets.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the hierarchical ladder that defined career success as a linear climb to the top with increasing expertise in skills, the lattice approach represents multiple paths to advance an employee’s career.
—Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Reality check The Trump effect, and the promise of a friendlier Congress, has surely accelerated bitcoin's climb to today's new high.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some are scrambling to avoid the potential import taxes or preparing to pass the cost on to their customers.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, though, officials in the US have been scrambling to address theories about aliens and Iranian spy drones.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The wholesale price report comes a day after the government reported that consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from an annual gain of 2.6% in October.Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This agreement is taking placing just as Anaheim is set to increase minimum wages to nearly $20.50 an hour in the new year.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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John told Lennon if the song ascended to the top of the charts, Lennon would have to join him onstage to sing it.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The evergreen tree growing atop the stairway that ascends 2,000 feet up a hillside near Manitou Springs has for years been decorated with bulbs, lights and other festive trinkets by hikers during the holiday season.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nissan's stock price soared on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as the news of the potential merger surfaced, opening at 417.6 yen ($2.7), 23.7% higher than the previous day's close.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Upon release, the album soared to No. 1 on Apple Music’s all-genre albums chart in 138 countries worldwide.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Juan Soto agreeing to a record-shattering deal with the New York Mets on Sunday night should accelerate movement, allowing the four teams that fell short to, perhaps, shift their attention to Bregman.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Longshore's ascension has been nothing short of meteoric.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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To start, as a Hermés and bespoke suit-wearing pundit, his ascension is perceived as distance.Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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