as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
Though the Tigers won the National title in 2024, their ascension to the top of the national rankings is unprecedented.
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
From there and then to here and now makes for a rather preposterous ascension.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Terrance Ferguson’s athleticism, connection with Bo Nix could solve Broncos’ tight end troubles
There are clear mile markers in a team’s ascension.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
From there and then to here and now makes for a rather preposterous ascension.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Terrance Ferguson’s athleticism, connection with Bo Nix could solve Broncos’ tight end troubles
There are clear mile markers in a team’s ascension.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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But the ascent of Elaida means a reactionary who loves the color red and wants to Make the Aes Sedai Great Again is in charge.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The stakes are high: Prescription drug spending continues its relentless climb, projected to grow at an average rate of 5% from 2021 to 2030.—
Yasser Almuaala,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reading outpaced Reuters’ expectations of a 3.2% climb, and compares against 2.4% in March.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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