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
Vance was an Ohio senator before ascending to the vice presidency and is an Ohio State alum.
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2025
On a recent afternoon, the actor Michael Gandolfini ascended an escalator to Whitehall Terminal to take the twelve-thirty ferry to Staten Island.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee, who injured his back in spring training, started his assignment at Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday before quickly ascending to the Triple-A squad.
—David Brown / Special To The Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.
—Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2025
On a recent afternoon, the actor Michael Gandolfini ascended an escalator to Whitehall Terminal to take the twelve-thirty ferry to Staten Island.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee, who injured his back in spring training, started his assignment at Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday before quickly ascending to the Triple-A squad.
—David Brown / Special To The Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.
—Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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This solid version is similarly lush, infusing a base of rose wax with the signature floral bouquet—think lily, iris, peony, and tons of slightly spice rose—along with vanilla and Tonka bean.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Picked fourth in that 2024 draft, the sturdy 22-year-old, 6-foot-5, 245-pound slugger has soared through the minor leagues and will make his big-league debut this week during a six-game home stand at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Just a few months ago, when Netflix rolled out several films connected to the Swedish musician, his catalog soared.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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