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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
These policies effectively remove a ladder while insisting that older adults must climb it.
—Cal J. Halvorsen, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to recover some of its drop from earlier in the week.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
These policies effectively remove a ladder while insisting that older adults must climb it.
—Cal J. Halvorsen, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
But explaining Dyer’s motivations in the face of a disintegrating family portrayed in & Sons remains a bit of an uphill climb for Nighy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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Evidence markers on a small hill behind the building appeared to mark the trail the shooter took, scrambling through some trees towards a nearby construction site.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Battery life gets you through most of the day without scrambling for a charger.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And if 2025 is any indication, next year will only continue her remarkable ascent.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s ascent in conservative politics mirrored the rise of right-wing populism in America.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a while, the women let themselves out and ascend to the surface.—
Carmen Maria Machado,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company reported a 359% jump in order backlog during its first quarter 2026 earnings call, sending its stock soaring 36% for the day.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The number of participating providers soared from more than 400 during the previous school year to more than 2,100 this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rallied 1% after data showed accelerating growth in earnings for Japanese workers.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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And now, post-eclipse, your ascension will hit different.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tolle’s ascension could signal the arrival of another impact arm right as the season enters its home stretch, a potentially game-changing development for the pitching staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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