CLIMBS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

climbs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of climb

as in scrambles

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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as in rises

to move or extend upward smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air

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as in increases

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover

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climbs

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noun

plural of climb

as in ascents

the act or an instance of rising or climbing up a long hard climb up the mountain

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Recent Examples of climbs

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The lab is now investigating whether the same lysosomal dysfunction in old stem cells plays a role in leukemia, a disease whose incidence climbs sharply with age. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Cybernews found that 59% of workers regularly use AI their company never approved, and among executives and senior managers that number climbs to 93%. —

Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, when progesterone dominates, appetite climbs, energy drops and PMS symptoms peak in the days before menstruation. —

Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Crafted from 100 percent cotton, these shorts are soft and breathable enough for all-day comfort, even as the temperature climbs. —

Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Storms move in Tuesday evening with a marginal threat — 1 on a scale of 5 — for the metro, but the threat climbs to an enhanced level — 3 on a scale of 5 — for the northwestern corner of the state. —

Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 8 June 2026 When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 The light, fluffy chiffon cake climbs high in the tube pan. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026

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Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season. —

CBS News, 10 June 2026 Zoo veterinarians and staff will closely monitor the cubs and observe their behaviors like making small climbs, scratching through substrate and calling to one another when startled. —

Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026 Towering 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali is considered one of the most challenging climbs in North America. —

Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance). —

Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026 Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control. —

Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which halted their sharp recent climbs on worries about inflation. —

ABC News, 20 May 2026 Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which offered relief following rapid climbs that had rattled stock markets worldwide recently. —

Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 The single mother's several climbs and time as a Sherpa also served as the subject of the 2023 documentary, Mountain Queen. —

Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs

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Chris Moltisanti flipped right before his death As Tony's crew and friend circle starts to shrink as the show goes on, our panic attack-prone paisan becomes increasingly paranoid and scrambles to find a successor.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The 11th-hour maneuver scrambles the upcoming Democratic primary that features two Democratic state senators.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026