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
Gibson’s fall from grace and the collapse of her wellness empire was even more rapid than her ascent to fame and fortune.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
As for Leon himself, his excitement at his breakneck ascent was probably best summed up in an interview on Paraguayan television after his debut.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Cementing her rocket-ship ascent as one of pop’s biggest rising stars, Chappell Roan won best new artist at the Grammys on Sunday.
—Annie Aguiar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
As the industry watched Al Shami’s YouTube channel soar to a billion views with just five tracks, the spotlight intensified, and his rapid ascent became a case study of unprecedented success, closely watched by both his peers and experienced artists.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
As for Leon himself, his excitement at his breakneck ascent was probably best summed up in an interview on Paraguayan television after his debut.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Cementing her rocket-ship ascent as one of pop’s biggest rising stars, Chappell Roan won best new artist at the Grammys on Sunday.
—Annie Aguiar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
As the industry watched Al Shami’s YouTube channel soar to a billion views with just five tracks, the spotlight intensified, and his rapid ascent became a case study of unprecedented success, closely watched by both his peers and experienced artists.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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The moves complicate an already tough climb for Democrats to reclaim control of the Senate.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Despite recent progress, Black workers in Colorado and across the country continue to face a steeper climb toward job security than their white counterparts.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mentone Alabama is known for its rolling green hills, but in the northeastern corner of the state, just a few miles from the Georgia border, the tiny village of Mentone is decidedly a mountain town.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His characteristically sparse prose only makes this portrait of a necrophiliac serial killer haunting the hill country of eastern Tennessee that much more disturbing: Lester Ballard makes Norman Bates look like Beaver Cleaver.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to changing some of those policies and reforming the promotion and recruitment systems, the city hired a consultant to examine the employment practices and workplace culture of the fire department.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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More news: Daniel Cormier Disputes Jon Jones' GOAT Status After that loss, VanZant went 2-3 in the UFC before eventually departing the promotion and enjoying stints in BKFC, Misfits Boxing, and Power Slap.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Alex Bregman, a cornerstone of the Houston Astros’ ascension into an American League superpower, is departing the only franchise he’s ever known.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, without any enforcement of conflict of interest laws, Musk’s ascension is effectively a cash grab.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Pro tip: Go clockwise for better views and more gradual inclines, per DCR.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
25 Oct. 2024
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In shadowed halls where codes align, A contest brews, a steep incline.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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With their 2010 Super Bowl victory a one-off triumph, so far at least, and the team experiencing a fallow period since, their rise and fall is reminiscent of Leicester City, which in 2023 became only the second former Premier League champion to subsequently get relegated.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The most recent consumer price index showed inflation trended higher than expected in January, rising 0.5% month-over-month versus the Dow Jones estimate calling for a 0.3% rise.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Martin has worked with five NFL teams and just finished his fourth season in Detroit as the director of scouting advancement.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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