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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
Conor Orr,
SI.com,
27 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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Lorenzo Reyes,
USA TODAY,
6 Oct. 2017
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
An autopsy later determined the cause of Grant’s shocking death, at just 49 years old, to be a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm.
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Sam McDowell 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
At the very least, pairing Leonard with the ascending Scottie Barnes makes the Raptors one of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing contenders.
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Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Because the dirt road was narrow, muddy and frequently washed out, Cantrell envisioned a new road heading west and ascending the hilltop of Pulaski Heights, near what is now Allsopp Park.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
An ascending spiral of social change was rendering structures inherited from the industrial revolution obsolete.
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Henry De Sio,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Included in the report is the amount of taxes Charles paid in the two years since ascending the throne in May 2023, marking the first time that a sovereign's personal tax payment has been published, according to the press release.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
For the weeks ahead, Drewry expects spot rates to continue ascending as ocean carriers expect to implement more variations of peak season surcharges and general rate increases during July.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Potentially a catalyst for the rowing scene that unfolded on the ascending escalator.
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William Jones,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Adjective
While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here.
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Conor Orr,
SI.com,
27 June 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
Maxey has also become one of the NBA’s best guards, and Edgecombe is still ascending.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
An autopsy later determined the cause of Grant’s shocking death, at just 49 years old, to be a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm.
—
Sam McDowell 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
At the very least, pairing Leonard with the ascending Scottie Barnes makes the Raptors one of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing contenders.
—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Because the dirt road was narrow, muddy and frequently washed out, Cantrell envisioned a new road heading west and ascending the hilltop of Pulaski Heights, near what is now Allsopp Park.
—
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
An ascending spiral of social change was rendering structures inherited from the industrial revolution obsolete.
—
Henry De Sio,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Included in the report is the amount of taxes Charles paid in the two years since ascending the throne in May 2023, marking the first time that a sovereign's personal tax payment has been published, according to the press release.
—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
For the weeks ahead, Drewry expects spot rates to continue ascending as ocean carriers expect to implement more variations of peak season surcharges and general rate increases during July.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Potentially a catalyst for the rowing scene that unfolded on the ascending escalator.
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William Jones,
NPR,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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The prospective cuts are the latest blow to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, which is broadly unpopular amid an ascendant far right.
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Well, Teel is finally back behind the dish for the big club — where the former first-rounder slotted right back into a potentially fantasy-rich cleanup spot for the ascendant White Sox.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Practices are seeing rising amputations, and hospitalizations are surging.
Adjective
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The rising ratio of price to income, coupled with elevated interest rates, has put homeownership out of reach for millions of millennial and Gen Z Americans.
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Julia Giarmoleo, an EPA spokesperson, said the monitors did not detect elevated metals, but would not provide a copy of the data without a federal records request.
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Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family.
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Cooling your feet brings down overall body temperature, so chill a pair of socks in the fridge during the day and slip them on before climbing into bed.
Verb
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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Like Micron, the second-best performer in the S&P 500 this year with a scorching 242% gain, the company is benefiting from soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory chips.
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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