ascents

noun

plural of ascent
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 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 The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Ballinger has guided in the Himalayas for 25 years, including 10 Everest ascents. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Briton Kenton Cool this week scaled the peak for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide. — ABC News, 24 May 2026 Both Andrews and Gelu Sherpa used supplemental oxygen during their record-setting ascents. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
  1. climbs
  2. hills
  3. promotions
  4. ascensions
  5. inclines
  6. advancements
  7. elevations
Noun
  • Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • As Genesis 19 continues, Lot and his two daughters take shelter in a cave in the nearby hills.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • From Price Discounting To Total Value Telecom is a market where competitors frequently battle on discounts, device promotions and bundle pricing.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The promotions could put them in line to fill vacancies on the seven-member commission, which has been reduced to two by the corruption investigations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October.
    — Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Definition of ascensions
Noun
  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
    — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of inclines
Noun
  • Still, the experts say, the result of the laws has been significant advancements in knowledge and perception of the Tequesta and their predecessors, and the preservation of at least a portion of some significant sites.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
    — Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • The 10 counties with the lowest percentage of households with AC in the continental United States were all located in coastal areas in California and Oregon, or in the higher elevations of Colorado.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Apiri recently expanded with an adjacent wine-tasting and events space, Ferment Artisan Lab, where oenophiles can get to know the island’s limestone-rich elevations through a taste of some of the best local producers.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of elevations

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