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as in scrambled
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 rose
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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Recent Examples of climbed
Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This quarter, however, the Russell has climbed more than 7%, outpacing the S & P 500′s 5% gain.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Shares have tumbled more than 4% in 2024, while the SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) has climbed more than 16%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, researchers have pinned culpability on the rapidly warming climate, arguing that Pleistocene beasts were unable to adapt as the world climbed out of an ice age.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Up the ladder the filmmakers climbed.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Unemployment has climbed, economic activity has declined, and poverty has surged.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
By 2024, this figure climbed to 36,500.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Over two years, the team tested 92 commercially available lithium-ion batteries and found that the battery life climbed as the profiles reflected more real-world driving behavior.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This quarter, however, the Russell has climbed more than 7%, outpacing the S & P 500′s 5% gain.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Shares have tumbled more than 4% in 2024, while the SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) has climbed more than 16%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, researchers have pinned culpability on the rapidly warming climate, arguing that Pleistocene beasts were unable to adapt as the world climbed out of an ice age.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Up the ladder the filmmakers climbed.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Unemployment has climbed, economic activity has declined, and poverty has surged.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
By 2024, this figure climbed to 36,500.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Over two years, the team tested 92 commercially available lithium-ion batteries and found that the battery life climbed as the profiles reflected more real-world driving behavior.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed
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The Dutch Defense Ministry said on Monday that two of its F-35 aircraft, also known as Lightning IIs, scrambled twice from an air base in Estonia on Friday after the aircraft were detected approaching airspace without making identification.Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Allen went 22 of 37 for a season-high 342 yards and three TDs and, with the Rams jamming top rusher James Cook, scrambled 10 times for 82 yards and three goal-line plunges.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Viewing time of sports content via TV sets rose 30% in 2024 compared with 2023, YouTube said.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cozy and comforting blend of pear, rose, and vanilla.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sales in Britain last year increased sixfold thanks to a switch in distribution partner to Scotch producer Whyte & Mackay in mid-2023.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At 42, Edward had reigned for less than a year, having ascended to the throne in January following the death of his father, King George V, at age 71.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were lifted by World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and NL MVP Shohei Ohtani to a trophy in 2024.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place status and said the campus was safe for residents, but said the school community was urged to remain on campus and leave Malibu roads clear for emergency personnel.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Micro-financing Healthcare Services Crypto loans can be scaled down to microfinance levels, allowing patients to take out small, affordable loans for basic healthcare needs.Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company has also scaled back its push into primary care by cutting its stake in primary care provider VillageMD.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the enterprise has enlarged its product range to 32 items and expanded to other US areas with a prominent Polish-American population.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Climbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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