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ascended

VERB

go up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb escalate lift off move up soar take off

STRONG

arise float fly mount rise scale sprout tower

Antonyms

STRONG

decline decrease descend drop fall slump

WEAK

go down lower

Example Sentences

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Even as he ascended to Goldman’s C-suite, Blankfein said he styled himself conservatively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Under Kidd’s leadership, the Mavericks ascended to the NBA Finals in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

When OpenAI was formed, Musk's star had fully ascended.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He kept his eyes on the ground and, though he tried to remain calm, his heart felt like a brick in his throat as he ascended the steps.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova