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
Target Center has become a house of chaos for opponents in recent years as the Wolves have ascended the NBA ranks, but Oklahoma City is a different animal.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Before any climbers can venture onto the peak, these workers must ascend frozen cliffs and navigate a labyrinthian and alien landscape made of ice.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Before any climbers can venture onto the peak, these workers must ascend frozen cliffs and navigate a labyrinthian and alien landscape made of ice.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 23 May 2025
This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Reubens ascended to cultural ubiquity in the 1980s with his smash hit character, Pee-wee Herman.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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Trump repeatedly referred to Biden tripping on March 19, 2021, while climbing the steps of Air Force One, which his press secretary at the time blamed on the wind, according to ABC News.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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In that scenario, Goldman Sachs estimates that Brent crude would climb above $90 a barrel before declining back to between $60 and $70 next year.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Keeler isn’t the first Notre Dame graduate to rise in the Navy ranks.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Mike would recall the slimy blisters that rose from Eddie’s face and neck.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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In 2024, its value soared by 120%, surpassing the $100,000 threshold in December.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Speeches will soar on promises of boundless possibility in the terrain ahead.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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