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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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The moderate exuberance that prevailed a year ago as Friedrich Merz ascended to the chancellorship and Berlin released its constitutional “debt brake” has given way to gloom.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Even when he ascended to the White House, he deployed the expression liberally, often aiming it at his staff and Cabinet members.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By 2008, Mason had ascended to an executive role in Citi’s wealth-management division when the global financial crisis hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The priest ascended the curved steps to the pulpit.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith