ascent

noun

ə-ˈsent How to pronounce ascent (audio)
Definition of ascentnext
1
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them

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2
as in hill
an upward slope we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit

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3
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management

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Recent Examples of ascent His subsequent ascent to the episcopacy, cardinalate, and eventually the papacy was against his will. — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 To Beane, Rousseau was one of their most consistent defensive linemen and still is on the ascent as a player. — Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Vault Sports has an innovative approach to iGaming, and its ascent to success exemplifies its approach. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025 Jimmy Kimmel is momentarily pausing his ascent up Oscars host mountain (Bob Hope still sits comfortable at the top, having hosted the ceremony 19 times), handing over the mic to first-time host Conan O'Brien. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
  1. climb
  2. hill
  3. promotion
  4. ascension
  5. incline
  6. rise
  7. advancement
Noun
  • On the one hand, Vargas acknowledged the climb may appear to be even steeper with Trump’s crackdown on border enforcement and plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, which could include Dreamers and eventually DACA recipients.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • But the Dons haven’t won two games in a row since January so a title run here will be a steep climb.
    — Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of climb
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  • Ronald Reagan viewed America as a light on top of the hill, calling for the world to embrace democracy.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of hill
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  • The promotion is available for in-store and drive-thru orders but does not apply to delivery.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Specific routes including in this promotion can be found on Spirit’s website.
    — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • Despite the criticism, Ian continued his ascension in 2024 with the release of his Goodbye Horses album via BuVision and Columbia Records in October.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Schmidt's ascension also means that Tim Ellis, the company's co-founder, chief executive, and almost sole public persona for nearly a decade, is now out of a leadership position.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of ascension
Noun
  • Walking at an incline on a treadmill or walking uphill outdoors places less stress on the joints and is less impactful; thus, it may be better tolerated than walking on flat surfaces.
    — Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • The August 2023 surge led to a historic rise of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border for weeks afterward.
    — Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In 2023, a historic rise of 8.7 percent was granted to retirees and other benefit claimants because of runaway inflation caused by the nation's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of rise
Noun
  • On Thursday, OpenAI submitted its proposal to the U.S. government, emphasizing the need for speed in AI advancement and a light hand from regulators while highlighting its take on the dangers of AI technology coming out of China.
    — Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.
    — Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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