ASCENDING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of ascending

as in ascendant

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verb

present participle of ascend

as in rising

to move or extend upward the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees

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Adjective

While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here. — Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 2019 The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage. — Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019 At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018 The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017

Verb

There’s All-WNBA guard Allisha Gray’s quest for a title and Golden State’s Gabby Williams’ ascending stardom. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Peter Nagy, an artist who became a star of the East Village in 1980s New York before ascending as one of India’s leading art dealers in the 1990s, has died at 67. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The head coach relieved Webb of play-calling duties Monday, at least temporarily dimming the light of an ascending coach as Payton looks for an offensive spark. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026 His trajectory was clearly ascending in NFL circles as a sharp, young offensive mind. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Even—perhaps especially—for a Beltway outsider, ascending the American political ladder requires a tremendous amount of glad-handing and personal magnetism, if not charm. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 While ascending several kilometers, his instruments found radiation levels unexpectedly kept rising. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 The Giants paid real money to sign tight end Isaiah Likely in the spring, but their addition of the ascending tight end didn’t command nearly as much attention as other offseason storylines. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026 The late monarch reigned for 35 years, after ascending the throne in 1991 following his own father’s death. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending

Adjective

But strains at the top of the organization over its brand and direction reflect many premium news outlets’ dilemmas about survival and profit in a post-traffic, AI-ascendant media age.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Since the All-Star break, San Diego’s stars and ascendant role players have fueled an explosive lineup.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ascendant

Verb

Noah Seelam | Afp | Getty Images Fund outflows and a rising energy bill are expected to keep putting pressure on India's rupee, even as the central bank works to slow depreciation.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
John Fogerty, rising singer-songwriter Emma Ogier, and others are slated to open on select dates.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of rising

Adjective

Analysts point out that as market concerns over financing risks for AI related firms escalate, investors are reassessing the impact of elevated interest rates on economic growth and corporate debt servicing capacity.

— , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Founded in 2013 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, Mansur Gavriel is known for its elevated products with a focus on material, technique and shape.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevated

Verb

Bills and costs keep climbing, and households are being forced to stretch budgets that were already tight.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
The initial shock of this freak accident is well-handled, notably when Jay tries to scramble up the whale’s jawline by climbing its teeth.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbing

Verb

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, for example, sent oil prices soaring, delivering a windfall to Russia and prompting Washington to temporarily ease restrictions on Russian oil exports.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Fears of that conflict and others sent energy prices soaring even higher.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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