rise above
phrasal verb
rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
1
: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2
: to be or become better than (something)
The quality of the food never rises above average.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
But Izzy Johnston is plotting a way for her Warriors to rise above all those squads.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Your home blood pressure readings rise above your target range.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Castle rose above and beyond and did so quickly.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rise above
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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