1
as in climbs
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them
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2
as in hills
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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3
as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management
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Recent Examples of ascents
Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie went, seemingly overnight, from two dudes no one had heard of to the hottest young stars in the biz, in the sort of Cinderella story that tends to get fans personally invested in their ascents.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Walls are decorated with vintage mountaineering equipment including an ice ax their grandfather Hans Weber used on ascents of peaks in the Arctic.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie went, seemingly overnight, from two dudes no one had heard of to the hottest young stars in the biz, in the sort of Cinderella story that tends to get fans personally invested in their ascents.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
Noun
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Expect steep climbs and go with a pro guide.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Rolling hills, vineyards and timber detailing give the estate its pastoral charm—all just a 90-minute drive from Sydney.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The national holiday marks the unofficial start to summer and also brings with it a robust lineup of promotions for both active duty military, veterans, and the public, some of which also give back to service members and their families.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
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This alliance may strengthen alongside advancements in AI technology.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Eleven miles of road is located at elevations above 11,500 feet, with few guard rails and no shoulders.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Lake elevations indicate how much water is inside a reservoir.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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