1
as in scrambling
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 rising
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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Recent Examples of climbing
Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.
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Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.
—Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
While the Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term interest rates, yields at the long end of the curve have been steadily climbing higher.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For a few weeks now, the Jackson 5 have been climbing on the music charts in America.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt, Maureen Collier (Marion Ross), is his sister.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt Maureen Collier (Marion Ross) is his sister.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The jackpot has been steadily climbing since its last win on September 10 in Texas, where a player claimed $810 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Isn’t the genre about getting into people’s psyche through a back door, not climbing an ivory tower?
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.
—Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
While the Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term interest rates, yields at the long end of the curve have been steadily climbing higher.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For a few weeks now, the Jackson 5 have been climbing on the music charts in America.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt, Maureen Collier (Marion Ross), is his sister.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt Maureen Collier (Marion Ross) is his sister.
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The jackpot has been steadily climbing since its last win on September 10 in Texas, where a player claimed $810 million.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Isn’t the genre about getting into people’s psyche through a back door, not climbing an ivory tower?
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing
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Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, the custard should never be allowed to actually boil, which would risk scrambling the eggs and ruining the custard.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are rising in the country as two potential presidents claim legitimacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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Most climbers ascending the Grand are protected by belay ropes in case of a fall.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The vote happens in ascending player order this time.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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With technology accelerating at an ever-increasing speed, educators can register and get up and running with Business Builders free of charge in a just matter of days.—
Alexa MacDonald,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, a cohesive and purpose-driven management team becomes the backbone of successful, multi-sector franchise portfolios, capable of scaling efficiently without compromising on quality or community impact.—
Gigi Schweikert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, over the last decade, multi-location brands have realized that scaling these efforts with small teams or overburdening local managers isn't sustainable.—
Afif Khoury,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The good news is that lifting the freeze is quick and straightforward.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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On the night before the verdict, they were joined by more than a dozen journalists, clambering for the best angle of their emerging messages, pasted up on walls already crowded by other snippets of testimony and poetry.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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This once meant waiting in long lines outside stores like Walmart and Best Buy in the early morning hours, clambering over one another to snag electronics, beauty items, and other unaffordable gifts at a steal.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Dec. 2024
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“Climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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