as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
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Recent Examples of ascend
The singer’s vibrating register and vocals ascend to higher altitudes as the LP depicts the true range of Givēon’s distinguishable voice.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 11 July 2025
Like Jim Carrey leaving Seahaven, Cudi ascends into the clouds through a doorway in the sky on the cover of his project.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Malik Peay, Essence, 11 July 2025
Like Jim Carrey leaving Seahaven, Cudi ascends into the clouds through a doorway in the sky on the cover of his project.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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The digital asset suffered this retracement after rising more than 60% in value, climbing from less than $2,400 earlier in July.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Stablecoin payments by consumers directly to businesses are also on the rise, climbing to over $300 million a month early this year from just $50 million in early 2023.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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So a heatwave there in early 2024 that scientists say was made 4 degrees Celsius hotter by climate change saw global cocoa prices rise by a massive 280% in April that year.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Despite this, Rocket Lab's stock price has soared for most of 2025, further confirming that near-term profits aren't everything for investors.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Alphabet’s cloud revenue soared by 31.7% year-over-year, with improving operating margins.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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