as in rises
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 ascends
An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Railroad ties of a former cable car track create its steep staircase, which ascends around 2,000 feet in less than a mile.
—Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The road ascends more than 7,000 feet, topping out at 14,130 feet above sea level at the summit of Mount Blue Sky peak (formerly Mount Evans).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Railroad ties of a former cable car track create its steep staircase, which ascends around 2,000 feet in less than a mile.
—Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Unless Buium hits quickly, Rossi ascends greater than can be reasonably expected and Elias Pettersson’s career makes a miraculous turnaround, the likely declines of eventual 30-year-olds Boeser, DeBrusk, Hronek and Marcus Pettersson are a major factor.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The road ascends more than 7,000 feet, topping out at 14,130 feet above sea level at the summit of Mount Blue Sky peak (formerly Mount Evans).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascends
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Racine quickly rises, beats the bullies, and then returns to sit next to her sister.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As the meter rises, each ride becomes a space for connection and storytelling, where Kareem learns about the lives of the people behind the wheel and ultimately discovers a little more about himself.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Tuesday, May 19Now 15%-lit, the waxing crescent moon climbs slightly higher and is now halfway between Venus and Jupiter, above.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Among non-Sherpa climbers, the record is held by British guide Kenton Cool, who has accomplished the feat 19 times, followed by American climbers Dave Hahn and Garrett Madison, with 15 climbs each.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Atvara, who spent years working in teaching, journalism, and marketing before returning to her first love, puts her classical training to good use, particularly during a goose-bump-inducing climax in which her voice swoops and soars like a haunted songbird.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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South Korea's Kospi soars nearly 7% to fresh records as Samsung Electronics stock jumps nearly 13%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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“Ascends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascends. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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