ascends

verb

present tense third-person singular of ascend
as in rises
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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Recent Examples of ascends Rising over Beira Lake, Colombo Lotus Tower in South Asia ascends 1,168 feet and is designed to resemble a blooming lotus, a symbol of purity and renewal in Sri Lankan culture. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 When a bird ascends during a migratory flight, a barometric geolocator records a steep drop in air pressure, capturing the timing of departure and arrival for every stop along a bird’s migration route. — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 Lively throughout, The Debut ascends to new heights whenever Giamatti and Moore share the screen together. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 But another frontier remains to be realized, one in which MU ascends from this fine plateau to make good on the sort of top-tier promise implied by the school’s now-enormous commitment to football. — Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 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 This frame, the singer-songwriter climbs to new career peaks on multiple tallies as one of the biggest hits of the year in many parts of the world ascends once more. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascends
  1. rises
  2. climbs
  3. soars
Verb
  • The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but that rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • How to see the Taurid meteor showers Both showers appear to originate from Taurus, a constellation that rises during the evening and climbs higher into the sky as the night progresses.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Risk climbs with the amount consumed, and women who drink are advised to limit intake to no more than one drink per day.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of climbs
Verb
  • Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Drake’s HABIBTI soars 116-2 (returning to its peak) after it was reissued with four additional songs.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026
  • His delivery is a stark contrast to the recording, which soars almost reluctantly, and his voice is as determined as ever.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of soars

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“Ascends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascends. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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