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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Hybrids have become more popular as gas prices have climbed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The researchers emphasized that further investigation is necessary to explain why stroke rates have climbed so sharply among younger adults.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The precious metal Gold has tumbled as the dollar has rallied and bond yields have climbed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The Treasury Department’s auction of 30-year bonds on Thursday was a crucial test for markets and for the U.S. government, as America’s long-term borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in 24 years.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Had I turned to go home just an instant sooner or had I been facing east instead of west, I would have climbed down that hill full of peace and comfort.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
