CLIMBING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

climbing

verb

present participle of climb

as in scrambling

to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling visitors should use caution when climbing over the wet rocks along the shore

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as in rising

to move or extend upward smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air

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as in increasing

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover

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Recent Examples of climbing Chevron shares were little changed Wednesday after climbing 13% in the past three months and 39% in 2026. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 If containment is climbing while repeat contacts hold steady, the volume didn't go away. — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Another shows someone climbing into a helicopter, stepping from a roof terrace, onto the landing gear and then into the cockpit, after appearing to take off their t-shirt to wave and attract the aircraft’s attention. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Summer has been scorching across California, with temperatures climbing as high as 110 degrees in some parts of the state. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 As younger cohorts move into peak parenting years, the NRF’s June baseline is likely to keep climbing past the one-third mark. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Around the country, electricity prices have been climbing faster than the overall cost of living, according to the Labor Department. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Expect plenty of sunshine this afternoon with temperatures climbing into the lower to mid-80s. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 The cost of financing a car also has been climbing faster than prices generally. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing

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Svedin said that as they were headed for the bridge, people were scrambling to beat the rising water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The rest of the family is now scrambling to find information from various sources.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrambling

Verb

The team stopped at 800 N because increasing the load further would require additional protective equipment, with a separate destructive limit test planned.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Rattlesnake sightings are increasing across Texas, with warnings issued at schools and athletic fields.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

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While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascending

Verb

An internal polymer maximizes energy transfer and dampens vibration – making shots feel soft and powerful, while soaring high and tight.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Revenues are up, player salaries are higher, viewership is growing, and team valuations are soaring.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaring

Verb

Insulet’s international growth has been accelerating, with revenue rising between 30% and 32%, and full-year earnings per share growth anticipated to jump more than 30% from a year earlier.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the trend by helping organizations analyze data faster and act on it more effectively.

— Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of accelerating

Verb

Gladys Knight is scaling back her live performance schedule as recent concerts have prompted concern among some fans and people working on her tour about whether the Motown legend should remain on the road.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Former Ferrari president and chairman Luca di Montezemolo joined analysts and investors in mocking the model as ugly and decidedly un-Ferrari-like at a time where other luxury automakers were scaling back their own EV efforts amid low demand.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026