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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3
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
That spectacle is caused by an exhaust plume that emanates from the Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage during its ascent as the rocket and its cargo are still heading toward their drop-off point in orbit, McDowell explained.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
However, her hopes for political ascent hit a roadblock when she and 24 other officials in her party, the National Rally, were accused in November of misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Jo Harkin’s second novel, The Pretender, looks at how the young man believed to be the son of the long-deceased Duke of Clarence navigates his sudden rise in the royal ranks during the early ascent of the Tudors.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
But its last two Starship test missions, Flight 7 and Flight 8, exploded when their Ship upper stages failed during ascent in January and March of this year.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
However, her hopes for political ascent hit a roadblock when she and 24 other officials in her party, the National Rally, were accused in November of misusing European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Jo Harkin’s second novel, The Pretender, looks at how the young man believed to be the son of the long-deceased Duke of Clarence navigates his sudden rise in the royal ranks during the early ascent of the Tudors.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
But its last two Starship test missions, Flight 7 and Flight 8, exploded when their Ship upper stages failed during ascent in January and March of this year.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to move in the outdoors—the climb will happen rain or shine.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The stock market’s sharp climb Wednesday comes after four straight days of losses.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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The rise and challenges of golden visa Programs Golden visa programs, also known as immigrant investor programs, first gained traction in the 1980s when tax havens like St. Kitts and Nevis introduced them to attract wealthy individuals.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rivers such as the Red River of the South, the Arkansas, and the lower portion of the Missouri may experience a significant rise, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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