ASCENDS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 Opening night 2027-28 Winnipeg can compete for the playoffs in 2027-28 if Björck ascends before Scheifele descends. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 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 Rather than turning around here, join the adjacent Rimrock Trail, which ascends above the canyon and offers scenic views, then returns you to your starting point. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 May 2026

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Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rises

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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

Definition of climbs

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Now, don’t be surprised if Biird soon soars into the upper stratosphere of Irish music.

— Dan Kelly August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
But Parton leaves a legacy that soars above all all the songs and movies, all the delightful banter with talk-show hosts and all the beneficiaries of her boundless generosity.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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