climb
verb (used without object)
to go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.
have climbed
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present perfectof climb.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It’s been two decades since those costs have climbed that fast.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Since then, many more have climbed the mountain, but dozens have lost their lives.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
In some parts of the U.S. territory, their numbers have climbed as high as 30,000 snakes per square mile.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
After a sharp downturn in the lithium market in recent years, prices for the metal have climbed in 2026, supported by strong growth in demand for energy storage systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
From where I was standing, I could see it was impossible for Old Dan to have climbed the tree.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
