CLIMBS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

climbs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of climb

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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climbs

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noun

plural of climb

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

Verb

As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Maintenance and repair costs on a new car already run about 11 cents a mile, and that figure climbs as a vehicle ages and mileage increases. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The trail departs from Scorpion Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and climbs about 800 feet in total, providing panoramic vistas of the Pacific along the way. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 What’s equally as impressive is his ability to crest medium difficulty climbs, a trait that opens up a number of different stage opportunities. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Built in 1884 to serve the area’s booming silver mines, the narrow-gauge railroad climbs nearly 600 feet in just two miles, crossing the famous Devil’s Gate High Bridge before reaching the historic mining town of Silver Plume. — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 Among adolescents ages 12 to 19, that figure climbs to more than 27 percent on average. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 What this means in practice is that the coaster car climbs up a vertical hill before hurtling around 1,230 feet of track culminating in a vertical spire. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For every degree the mercury climbs beyond that threshold, panel efficiency drops by up to two percent. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

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There have been steep climbs, stretches of extreme heat, missed turns and even warnings to watch out for rattlesnakes. — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 Carys shared photos of their climbs and hikes over the years, as well as some throwback photos. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026 Stage 9 features four sharp climbs of Col d’Èze, which is nestled in the hills overlooking the tiny Principality of Monaco. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 From undrafted rookies to veterans on the fringes, these are the players with the steepest climbs across the depth chart. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 The peloton will travel from Aigle to Geneva, heading over a couple of short climbs before a largely flat second half. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Expect rocky ridges and steep climbs, with mountain refuges along the route for meals and overnight stays. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Swim in the 360-acre lake or explore its 29 miles of hiking trails (just be warned, these are some steep climbs). — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbs

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If there is no water, Rosa scrambles to figure out where to get it and how quickly.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Those gases create heat, which scrambles weather patterns and ecosystems.

— Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrambles

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Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascents

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Norway’s crown prince ascends to the throne after the death of his father, King Harald V.

— Violet Jira, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The ride also plays an announcement warning guests that failure to keep hands and arms inside the vehicle will result in removal from the park, as the ride ascends to the large drop, PEOPLE confirms.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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Hynix raised more than $26 billion last month, in the largest share sale by a non-US company, as demand for its memory chips soars during the AI boom.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Moderna soars 60% on new cancer vaccine results Shares of Moderna jumped 61% in premarket trading after an experimental cancer vaccine from the company and Merck showed positive results in its late-stage trial.

— Sean Conlon,Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of soars

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While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall, swells created by the hurricane could affect the coast of southwest Mexico and Baja California, as well as Southern California, per the National Hurricane Center.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

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The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.

— Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October.

— Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026