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
Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2019
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascents
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The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of trailheads are scattered along the corridor, and cyclists flock to the blacktop in droves for the scenic pedaling and tough climbs.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Be warned, though, that the steep inclines and seemingly endless switchbacks can be seriously challenging.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The peak of the fall season is dependent on several factors including temperatures, rainfall, elevations and more.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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High temperatures in the lower elevations are anticipated to reach the upper 90s.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Ascents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascents. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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