1
as in to scramble
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
visitors should use caution when climbing over the wet rocks along the shore
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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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3
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climb
Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Stocks closed lower on Friday and oil prices climbed after a military strike by Israel on Iran stirred investor fears about the risk of war breaking out in the Middle East.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading: Oil stocks — Energy stocks climbed in premarket trading amid a jump in oil prices after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran without U.S. support, drawing concerns over the supply outlook from the oil-rich Persian Gulf.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Stocks closed lower on Friday and oil prices climbed after a military strike by Israel on Iran stirred investor fears about the risk of war breaking out in the Middle East.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Noun
Chimney Tops This steep uphill climb is worth the effort for its striking views of not only Sugarland Mountain’s rocky ridgeline, but also the beautiful, wooded walk across rushing streams in a dense forest.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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The figure’s midsection was scrambled into colored marks, a belly button indicated by a scrawl of black on pink.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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On the other hand, sales teams are scrambling to adapt as Salesforce prepares to sunset its CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) product, leaving a significant gap in deal flow automation and revenue operations.—
Grace Butler,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In the first half of the 1950s, vodka sales exploded, rising from 40,000 cases in 1950 to over 4 million by 1955.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Tacoma did its own analysis and found that people with a regular housing voucher, and no time limit, actually fared better at increasing their incomes and moving on.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In 2024, its value soared by 120%, surpassing the $100,000 threshold in December.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Speeches will soar on promises of boundless possibility in the terrain ahead.—
Francine A. LeFrak,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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The state both increased funding for special education and accelerated by one year the commitment to fully funding the Education Cost Sharing formula, through which most state aid for local education flows.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Iran’s nuclear program accelerated after the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear agreement which halted international inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Brown’s ascension into acehood has captivated the city.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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His ascension was controversial, with some federal lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of his claims to the presidency.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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