climb
verb (used without object)
to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.
are climbing
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present progressiveof climb.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Interest rates on government bonds are climbing globally and reaching levels not seen since 2008.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
But until federal investigators determine what happened in the crash, Tesla’s stock will likely remain grounded—no matter how fast its European sales are climbing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The grocery chain said costs are climbing as the company spends more to increase store hours, improve employee training and outfit workers with new uniforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Southerly winds will lift some of that heat into the south and east of England, which is why temperatures are climbing so significantly.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Jacqui and Kelton are climbing away from it toward me.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
