climbed

VERB

crawl, move up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascend clamber go up mount rise scale soar top

STRONG

escalade escalate

WEAK

ape up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease descend drop fall lower slump

WEAK

dismount go down retreat

Example Sentences

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Since then, the average price of gasoline per gallon in the U.S. has climbed 50%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The stock climbed as much as 108.8% above its IPO price, to an intraday high of $386.34, before paring gains to close up 68.2% at $311.07.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Capex has climbed from $24 billion in fiscal year 2021 to $88 billion in fiscal year 2025.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The company, known for its insulated drinkware, hiked its full-year outlook as sales climbed in the first quarter on the back of strong consumer demand.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I have climbed the Grand Tetons of Wyoming, and hunted bull elk in the primitive area of Idaho.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls