as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
Trump linked the pope’s ascension to his return to office as president.
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Tristan Thompson joined the celebration for True's ascension to the second grade.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
These include power ascension tests and system validation under operating conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
Some incels use the term in a derogatory fashion, believing those who aspire to ascension are delusional.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
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Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Tristan Thompson joined the celebration for True's ascension to the second grade.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
These include power ascension tests and system validation under operating conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
Some incels use the term in a derogatory fashion, believing those who aspire to ascension are delusional.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
Noun
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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While Norman was the primary face of LIV’s ascent, Al-Rumayyan was the somewhat mysterious force in the background, providing funding and making deals.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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