Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "climbing"
  • present participle of climb.

climbing











NOUN
mountain climbing
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Climbing up stairs was like walking up an escalator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Climbing gas costs translate to higher prices for other goods as manufacturers price in the increased cost of transportation.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Climbing stairs was linked to a 10% lower risk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Some of the climbs, such as "Army Dreamers", "Tactician" and "The Butcher" are described as "classics" by UK Climbing.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Climbing, she held her mittened hands to her mouth and breathed into them for warmth.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "climbing" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com