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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The decision comes as yields on U.K. government bonds, known as gilts, like those of other government bonds globally, have climbed as investors worry about bulging debt loads and inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Mortgage costs have climbed over the past year but remain below peaks seen in 2023.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Property prices have surged by 60 percent, while rents have climbed by 20 percent over the past decade, leaving millions struggling to find a home they can afford, according to Brussels.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Cat euthanasia rates at Los Angeles shelters have climbed this year, partially due to limited spay and neuter vouchers and the high cost of veterinary care, animal advocates say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
But soon they have climbed too high, causing my heart to skip.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
