climb 1 of 2

verb

ˈklīm How to pronounce climb (audio)
Definition of climbnext
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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climb

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noun

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
Verb
The 30-year recently climbed to the highest level since 2007, just before the Great Financial Crisis. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 For a family of four, the amount needed can climb as high as $329,000. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
After losing to Indiana, the Dream’s chances of gaining home court advantage in the WNBA playoffs felt like an uphill climb. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Xiang Architects Xiang Architects The idea is that instead of a quick climb to the top, the tower invites people to stop and take in the changing view at each stage – essentially making the journey as much of the experience as the destination. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for climb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
  1. scramble
  2. rise
  3. increase
  4. ascent
  5. ascend
  6. soar
  7. accelerate
  8. ascension
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  • In Minneapolis—which had exploded into destructive mass protests following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer named Derek Chauvin in 2020—officials scrambled to prepare for a potentially similar response to Good’s killing.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Analysts note that following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO last month, investor interest in commercial spaceflight and the broader space sector has risen steadily.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Alphabet’s stock is down more than 15% from its May peak, wiping out roughly $700 billion in value, as concerns rise over its mounting AI bills and failure to produce a decisive technological breakthrough.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
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  • There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
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  • The exemption had allowed the company to ship small parcels directly to its customers tariff free, a model that, combined with its Chinese supply chain, contributed to its rapid ascent.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following Parton’s death, the collection rockets all the way to first place with only a few days of solid tracking activity behind its ascent.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascent
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  • Cunningham could easily be higher and has ascended into a great spot in NBA discussions.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Longtime Rivals Nvidia ascended to the top of the semiconductor industry after developers realized that its graphics processing units — technology popularized by computer gamers — were well-suited for training AI models.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascend
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  • Okta soared more than 20% after surpassing analyst expectations and reporting booming demand due to agentic AI.
    — Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But California has long dealt with cycles of soaring prices that lock out people with modest incomes.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of soar
Verb
  • However, with multiple suppliers accelerating expansion, the eventual release of new capacity has raised fears of an inflection point in chip prices, which could threaten current high margins.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But no one has generated that feeling more than Mahomes, starting with some jaw-dropping throws in his first NFL start in the 2017 regular-season finale and accelerating with his true debut in 2018 with 10 touchdown passes in the first two games.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerate
Noun
  • Realistically, Cooper could slide in as the fifth defensive lineman as neither of the others — Cam Rice, Fatorma Mulbah and Alex Huntley — has had a similar ascension outside of Matthew Butler, another player who has shown some growth.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Chase Infiniti and Olivia Dean are two of the most notable starlets of the year in film and music, respectively, with their ascension only fueled by their excellent fashion choices.
    — Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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