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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The stock climbed 5.2% to $164.85 on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Joby Aviation’s shares, which have fallen more than 30% this year, climbed 3% on Tuesday to $8.92.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Within just a few years of opening its doors, the company climbed into the ranks of New York City’s top brokerages, competing against firms that have been established for decades.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

His earnings from an entity linked to Trump National Doral climbed from $110 million to $122 million during the same period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He pulled the handle to open the door for her and she climbed in.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith