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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
The Brazilian won the fight and climbed the Octagon fence in victory.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The major indexes climbed to end a volatile week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 June 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes climbed in Asia and Europe.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Team members then climbed to the women, set up a short rappel, and lowered them back to the trail.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Following the family tradition, Philippe climbed the company ranks, starting from the very bottom and moving to the very top.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Stock prices, meanwhile, climbed on hopes of a resolution to the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Surprisingly, those savings climbed to $220,000 for adults within the same age range without college degrees, Fortune’s Mia Osmonbekov reports.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 June 2026
And yet Charles set off on his route to UP Academy Dorchester, where Lens climbed aboard.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The major indexes climbed to end a volatile week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 June 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes climbed in Asia and Europe.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Team members then climbed to the women, set up a short rappel, and lowered them back to the trail.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Following the family tradition, Philippe climbed the company ranks, starting from the very bottom and moving to the very top.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Stock prices, meanwhile, climbed on hopes of a resolution to the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Surprisingly, those savings climbed to $220,000 for adults within the same age range without college degrees, Fortune’s Mia Osmonbekov reports.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 June 2026
And yet Charles set off on his route to UP Academy Dorchester, where Lens climbed aboard.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In recent years, Idaho home prices took off and cities have scrambled to pay for services to keep up with the growth.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The deal comes after the Consumer Price Index in May rose to its highest level in more than three years, with energy prices accounting for more than 60% of the monthly inflation increase.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The lights changed colors, and the aircraft ascended high out of view, the report says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Climbers set a record on May 21, when 274 of them successfully ascended Nepal's side of the mountain in a single day, officials said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Prices of essential goods have soared and many people have lost their jobs, with millions now at risk of falling into poverty amid widespread economic struggles.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Stocks soared on news that Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and the United States would end its blockade, potentially freeing energy transport.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
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Crowds around the Garden swelled past 10,000 people Wednesday night.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The defensive sideline erupted, and Morrison’s chest swelled.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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Three mules ferrying bags of cement clambered past us on their own dirt track that ran shorter and even steeper up to the top.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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And then seven minutes in, the whole thing lifted like a pressure cooker releasing the steam.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The hospital lifted its lockdown later that morning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Climbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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