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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Five years later, when the city signed a 10-year pact worth up to $222 million, the annual cost to taxpayers had climbed by one-third, to $16.8 million.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Verb
In areas near January’s fires, rent is climbing faster than in rest of county.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Five years later, when the city signed a 10-year pact worth up to $222 million, the annual cost to taxpayers had climbed by one-third, to $16.8 million.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Noun
Chimney Tops This steep uphill climb is worth the effort for its striking views of not only Sugarland Mountain’s rocky ridgeline, but also the beautiful, wooded walk across rushing streams in a dense forest.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin continued its slow climb, last up 1.29% at $111,097.30.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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The Armed Forces Operational Command in Poland -- a NATO nation that borders Ukraine to the west -- said in a Sunday morning post to X that its fighter jets were scrambled during the Russian attack.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 May 2025
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Footage from the immediate aftermath captured mothers and fathers clutching children on their hips, running through the mist of water dousing the flames, while frightened dogs scrambled alongside them.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage rises to 64% when examining data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Needham downgrades Apple to hold from buy Needham downgraded the stock due to rising competition and valuation.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Tacoma did its own analysis and found that people with a regular housing voucher, and no time limit, actually fared better at increasing their incomes and moving on.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Speaking to journalists in March, Mark Bullingham, who replaced Glenn as CEO in 2019, explained how the FA had used the pre-grown pitches and increased major-event cap to grow Wembley’s revenues.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, its data center revenue jumped 217% year-over-year, driven by soaring demand across the U.S., Europe, and Gulf States.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Picking up the team options on Hartenstein and Dort would send them soaring over the $206.7 million luxury-tax line and dangerously close to the $215.5 million first apron.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Prior roles at Roku, Amazon, and Google reflect a consistent track record of driving platform growth, accelerating advertiser adoption, and shaping go-to-market strategies across streaming, e-commerce, and digital advertising.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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Brown’s ascension into acehood has captivated the city.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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His ascension was controversial, with some federal lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of his claims to the presidency.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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