ascents

noun

Definition of ascentsnext
plural of ascent
1
as in climbs
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 hills
an upward slope we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit

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3
as in promotions
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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  1. promotions
  2. advancements
  3. elevations
Noun
  • Savers need to scan the ads, review the postcards being sent to your home, and check out the online outlets for high-yielding promotions.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, companies have released value meals, new items and special promotions to ramp up sales.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • But in northern and eastern portions of the state with higher elevations, this is when people can expect peak fall colors.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Why western North Carolina was hit so hard Western North Carolina suffered relatively more devastation because that’s where the remnants of Helene encountered the higher elevations and cooler air of the Appalachian Mountains, causing even more rain to fall.
    Erik Verduzco and Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevations
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