ascensions

noun

plural of ascension
as in climbs
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 ascensions 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 The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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  1. climbs
  2. ascents
Noun
  • There have been steep climbs, stretches of extreme heat, missed turns and even warnings to watch out for rattlesnakes.
    — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 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
Definition of climbs
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  • 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
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