climb
verb (used without object)
to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.
climbing
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present participleof climb.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cash remains a defining feature of investor purchases, yet the investor and overall market all-cash share fell in the first half of 2026 as climbing inventory and softer market conditions eased all-cash buying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Yet prices have remained stubbornly high, with Brent crude climbing above $110 a barrel early Thursday as fresh attacks in Saudi Arabia revived concerns about supply disruptions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Stronger legs and better balance can make activities such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, and walking easier to perform.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
He said Citizen Zoo have many other plants on their radar, including copse bindweed, a native British climbing plant.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The ones in the race are determined to keep climbing, and the kids on the ground are cheering them on.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
