1
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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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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3
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
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 60s in the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On a September morning in 1914 a pert and pretty 21-year-old girl from Spokane, Washington, put her horse into what hundreds of onlookers regarded as a somewhat hazardous climb.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Their opponent’s star player had to sit out for about 10 minutes with foul trouble, and the Eagles’ points climbed.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 60s in the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
As for the Hillary Step, a 40-foot vertical rock face that serves as one of the most challenging parts of the Everest climb, the site was built at Pinewood Studios in England.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
On a September morning in 1914 a pert and pretty 21-year-old girl from Spokane, Washington, put her horse into what hundreds of onlookers regarded as a somewhat hazardous climb.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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The report calls for a shift toward smarter, more coordinated policies that anticipate risks— rather than scramble to contain them.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While some companies have pushed back on the anti-DEI movement, others are scrambling to avoid scrutiny from the Trump administration.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Arizona runs an aggressive, attack-minded offense led by Caleb Love — a volatile but fearless scorer who might go cold for stretches, yet somehow always rises to the moment when the game’s on the line.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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More footage circulating online shows clouds of smoke rising into the sky, visible from the nearby Boardwalk area just outside Epcot's gates.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to Vena Solutions, 80 percent of staff report increased productivity, and companies report a 30 percent increase in customer satisfaction.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latter franchise is gearing up for the playoffs and perhaps an ascent to the NBA's summit, where the Larry O'Brien Trophy awaits.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget sunscreen, sturdy athletic shoes, and layers; some people find trekking poles help with balance during the ascent.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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No major-league reliever has made more appearances across the past two seasons than Abreu, who now ascends to a setup role after Ryan Pressly’s departure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lhakpa Gelu ascended the peak with supplemental oxygen.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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Challenges To Cage-Free Egg Production As in the U.S., egg prices in Kenya have been soaring recently (though in Kenya the main culprit is pricey chicken feed sold on uncompetitive markets rather than bird flu).—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The first Trump administration’s tariffs grounded formerly soaring productivity and output in the American manufacturing sector.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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This flywheel is then accelerated even further since Austin is now home to some of the world’s leading investors, like Jim Breyer, the legendary VC who has been on the boards of Dell, Etsy, Facebook, Marvel, Spotify, Wal-Mart, and 21st Century Fox.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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There have, of course, been some bright spots, like the rise of Jey Uso, Iyo Sky’s ascension and the drama involving Jade Cargill and Naomi.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tesla, Musk’s flagship business, has been hit hard amid his ascension in the Trump administration and adoption of far-right politics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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