1
as in climb
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 hill
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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as in promotion
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 ascent
As anyone can see, an influx of talented players has fueled UM’s ascent from a 5-7 team in 2022 to the precipice of a national championship game appearance.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Like Burgess’ election years ago, Johnson’s ascent is also steeped in history.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The ascent takes about an hour, and venders along the way sell religious images and replicas of the cross, as well as roasted corn and Inca Kola.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Disney Channel Kids The tween audience of the early aughts had multiple networks catering to them, and Disney Channel’s musical ascent was just beginning.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
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Three times more climb Everest each year (and a hundred times more visit Rwanda’s mountain gorillas).—
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Hoosiers winning with balance Cignetti guided the Hoosiers’ surprising climb with the impressive combination of a powerful defense, strong running game and the leadership of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner who led the nation with 36 touchdown passes.—
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
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At the bottom of the hill, Phillips' husband was frantically searching for someone who could help him.—
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But the tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive dates, and visitors can opt to visit a single WDW park on more than one day during the promotion.—
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Also ahead for the Grammy winner is a tour in promotion of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, beginning in June 2026.—
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Vance’s political identity was formed by his feelings of betrayal as a young soldier in Iraq—and his own America First bona fides have been central to his political ascension.—
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Crevier’s ascension does potentially eliminate a future defenseman roster spot.—
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Our tester was also impressed by how quiet the machine was while increasing its incline.—
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Lows were in the upper 40s, but temperatures will be on the incline throughout the day, topping out in the low 60s.—
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When armed federal agents roll into residential neighborhoods under vague authority and maximal posture, the odds of catastrophe rise fast.—
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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