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as in scrambles
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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as in rises
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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as in increases
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 ascents
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climbs
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas jingles back to the top 10 for a seventh consecutive holiday season, as the 1994 release climbs 14-10.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
My friend Savannah climbs in next to me.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the World Digital Song Sales list, the track also climbs on the Billboard Global Excl.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The legendary Crosby is back in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time in nearly 64 years, as his new holiday compilation Ultimate Christmas climbs 18-9.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2024
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas jingles back to the top 10 for a seventh consecutive holiday season, as the 1994 release climbs 14-10.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
My friend Savannah climbs in next to me.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the World Digital Song Sales list, the track also climbs on the Billboard Global Excl.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The legendary Crosby is back in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time in nearly 64 years, as his new holiday compilation Ultimate Christmas climbs 18-9.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Joy ascends to the heavens, the new star becomes visible throughout history, providing inspiration to World War II Manchester, Hillary and Tenzing ascending Everest in 1953, and former companion Ruby Sunday in the present day.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The journey ascends to the summit of Gornergrat offers stunning 360° views of the pyramidal Matterhorn Mountain and over 30 towering 4,000-meter peaks.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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One officer is seen using a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach as another lifts him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Climbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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