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as in rising
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 ascending
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
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—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Set to turn 28 in September, the 2022 first-round pick is an ascending player with plenty of experience and film to grade.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
These are places where children born into low-income families face some of the weakest prospects in the country for ascending the income ladder.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
King Harald took part in three different editions of the Summer Olympic Games—Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, and Munich in 1972—before ascending to the throne.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Leopold, who joined United Rentals in 2010 and held a variety of leadership roles before ascending to his current title late in 2024, says his framing is key.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Drawing inspiration from early 19th-century dioramas, Schuiten created three landscapes featuring scenes of exploration, including a steam train, hot-air balloons floating above the African savanna, and sherpas ascending steep mountains.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The suite is accessed via an ascending pathway, and a portable ramp may be fitted to the porch on request for further ease of access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Verb
Courtesy Chris Rodgers, a photographer and volunteer firefighter, is seen ascending a ladder from a fire truck.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Set to turn 28 in September, the 2022 first-round pick is an ascending player with plenty of experience and film to grade.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
These are places where children born into low-income families face some of the weakest prospects in the country for ascending the income ladder.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
King Harald took part in three different editions of the Summer Olympic Games—Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, and Munich in 1972—before ascending to the throne.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Leopold, who joined United Rentals in 2010 and held a variety of leadership roles before ascending to his current title late in 2024, says his framing is key.
—John Kell, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Drawing inspiration from early 19th-century dioramas, Schuiten created three landscapes featuring scenes of exploration, including a steam train, hot-air balloons floating above the African savanna, and sherpas ascending steep mountains.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The suite is accessed via an ascending pathway, and a portable ramp may be fitted to the porch on request for further ease of access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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For now, Murphy and Hines’s take goes first, full of potential and spice; that ascendant Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg got into a public contretemps with Murphy while the production was filming only sharpened the anticipation.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, these traditional, more principled conservatives are not ascendant.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now firmly established as both a premier service destination and a rising industry hub, Morocco is looking outward, fielding major delegations at platforms such as Venice Production Bridge and this year’s EFM to connect a new generation of filmmakers directly to the global market.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But with no set end date, some workers stay for years, climbing the ranks.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stock bounced back some last year, climbing 19%, and is now up 6% in 2026.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The latest earnings reports from major technology companies have revived investors’ concerns about payoffs on elevated artificial intelligence (AI) spending.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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For a more casual outfit, this top would pair well with your favorite pair of jeans and ballet flats, or it could be worn with a satin midi skirt for a more elevated look.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And while the technology has fueled soaring profits for companies—and promises to bring profound benefits to society—even top business leaders are doubling down on the need to intentionally preserve human connection.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The pair lives on an isolated island in a converted prison, rendered in full coastal gothic mode at Steppenwolf by the set designer Collette Pollard, who makes fine use of the theater’s soaring vertical height.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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