free-climbed

verb

past tense of free-climb
as in ascended

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-climbed
  1. ascended
  2. scaled
  3. got up
  4. mounted
  5. surmounted
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  • Sporting nirvana When Fernández’s header hit the net nearly 10 minutes later, those Argentines ascended into a realm of sporting nirvana that might come along once or twice in a lifetime.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Blubaugh ascended the Houston Astros’ farm system as a starting pitcher but is flourishing in the bullpen during his first taste of major-league life.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of ascended
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  • The two daredevils who scaled the spire of the Empire State Building while the world watched have been grounded by the New York Police Department and are now the targets of a criminal investigation.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The couple of daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City were released from custody under supervision after a court appearance on July 2, prosecutors said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of scaled
Verb
  • Almost got up to 55 mph with my final throw.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • After the cast got up the next morning, Trinity entered the women's quarters to immediately address the elephant in the room.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Definition of got up
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  • But pressure on him to do so mounted among leading Democrats.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Best art for bathrooms This modern abstract print makes a dramatic statement, featuring a waterproof canvas mounted on wood.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of mounted
Verb
  • The New York Knicks, led by star point guard Jalen Brunson, look to extend their lead to 3-0 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night and effectively put the championship series to bed (In the history of the NBA Finals, no team has ever surmounted a 3-0 comeback).
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 June 2026
  • At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Definition of surmounted
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