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
Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
After Mamdani’s 12-point victory over Cuomo in the Democratic primary election, the former governor would face a steep climb to the mayoralty.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees, which is the average for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
Noun
The climbing here is not on ropes so it's recommended to use crash pads to reduce the risk of injury, even if they may not be required for all climbs.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
After Mamdani’s 12-point victory over Cuomo in the Democratic primary election, the former governor would face a steep climb to the mayoralty.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
Verb
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The 27-nation bloc had been scrambling to secure a preliminary agreement to spare it from becoming the latest recipient of a Trump letter dictating a new, across-the-board tariff on its exports to the U.S.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Even as the Anduril engineers congratulated themselves on a successful test, people elsewhere were scrambling to create new advantages, under the messy conditions of war.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The ship is heard identifying itself, but no further responses are broadcast before missiles are shown striking the vessel, followed by rising smoke.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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But in 2025, with economic anxiety rising, Virginia's economic situation is just shaky enough to take it down a few pegs.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Under such a scenario, production would rapidly increase as would dollars facilitating same.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The time of his winning ascent, 4.03, was slower than Van der Poel’s 3.58 in 2021.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Its ascent to the No.1 spot on this list reflects the tastes of travelers to the French capital, where gastronomy is often the focal point of visits.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Now, a preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut in the crucial minutes as the aircraft was ascending.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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This metallic gold dress made waves for Martens’ outstanding debut, already ascending the collection into iconic status.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Apple stock did not soar anywhere near as much as MP Materials’, closing up a fraction of a percent at $209.11.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Superman, meanwhile, soared to box-office success over its opening weekend, earning $122 million domestically and $95 million internationally just on Friday, July 11, per Deadline and The Wrap.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The measure also guts investment in clean energy at a moment when climate disruption is not only real but also accelerating.—
Thomas Kahn,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Tatum’s injury accelerated the inevitable, as the Celtics offloaded Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday in an attempt to drop out of the dreaded second apron.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Thanks to the rapid ascension of brands like Ganni and Saks Potts in recent years, Danish fashion has become a global sensation with its unusual silhouettes, playful colors and patterns, and effortless, bike-ready vibe.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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A lot of stats bear this late-season ascension out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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