ASCENTS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

ascents

noun

plural of ascent

as in climbs

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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as in hills

an upward slope we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit

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as in promotions

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 ascents The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 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 But that could be starting to reverse, with Caterpillar's and Palantir's post-earnings ascents on Tuesday only adding to confidence. — Alex Harring,sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 After Haystack Pass—one of the trail’s most significant ascents—the Highline continues, snaking across open valleys, offering nearly uninterrupted views before reaching the Granite Park Chalet. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The last stage in the Pyrenees took riders through two iconic ascents, the Col d’Aspin and the Tourmalet. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

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Noun

Next, there's an altimeter for tracking your climbs during outdoor workouts like hikes and hill sprints, and covering flights of stairs.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
That ranks among the steepest year-over-year climbs tracked across outerwear categories this cycle.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbs

Noun

The entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hills

Noun

Moreover, the Stifel analyst said that Under Armour’s pricing power is unproven, while at Nike runs the risk of more promotions ahead.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotions

Noun

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

Definition of ascensions

Noun

Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Cows amble in the distance along the inclines of meadows; their grazing helps control invasive plants.

— Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of inclines

Noun

Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

Earlier this week, leaf change stood at about 12-18% above 3,000 feet and at about 10% in the lower elevations.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Light snow fell across some higher elevations early in the morning, with Sierra-at-Tahoe reporting measurable snowfall and a light coating across parts of the resort.

— Ashley Nanfria, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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