as in rises
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
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The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.
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Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ascends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascends. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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