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as in scrambling
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 rising
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in increasing
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 climbing
The robot was then trained to use these hooks for climbing via reinforcement learning.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This summer, parts of the continent experienced a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures climbing up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal from mid-July.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
In anticipation of the premiere, the music from the first season has surged in popularity once again, even climbing back to the top in one instance.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The group posted photos of its mule team climbing mountain roads that had been split and washed away by the storm.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This summer, parts of the continent experienced a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures climbing up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal from mid-July.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
In anticipation of the premiere, the music from the first season has surged in popularity once again, even climbing back to the top in one instance.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The group posted photos of its mule team climbing mountain roads that had been split and washed away by the storm.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing
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Le Roux is among 21 unaccounted for residents in the county search and rescue crews are scrambling to locate.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Entering the cave requires scrambling over rocks.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Total crime rates show a steady upward trend over the decade, rising sharply in 2023.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have been rising for decades.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Syntec continues to focus on expanding its end markets and enhancing its production capacity to meet increasing demand.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Are the Himalayan moths, partial to cooler weather, ascending up the mountains as temperatures below steadily rise?Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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Say goodbye to the beach for now just before Cactus Point, ascending the stairs with a black railing to Pearl Street and then turning right on Ocean Way.Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Real-world integration Humanoid robot deployment is accelerating, with Tesla’s Optimus set for mass production by 2025.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Those are big ambitions, but Finck believes that scaling quickly and creating economies of scale will be key to spurring adoption.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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For Norwegian’s part, there were multiple motivations for scaling up the Prima Plus Class, according to Patrik Dahlgren, Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations and Newbuild Officer at the line’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Due to the floating wind turbine’s constant motion caused by wind, waves, and currents, load-control systems were built during this operation to regulate the load during the lifting activities.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Then, smile, lifting your cheek muscles up; place your fingers on the top of your cheeks and release your lips to a neutral posture.Erica Sweeney, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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After clambering up a ladder into the truck, Killeen, 76, tucked her hair back into a ponytail, settled down on the bench seat and watched as Weppner's truck rolled down the island's main thoroughfare, Midnight Pass Road.Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Since its relaunch this summer, fans who grew up shopping at Limited Too stores in the ’90s and early 2000s have been clambering for adult sizes.John Russell, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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