on the rise

phrase

1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
prices on the rise
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
Her career is on the rise.

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Design and hospitality collaborations are on the rise as consumers and travelers seek exclusive experiences and stays. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 As countries look to move away from fossil fuels, renewable and nuclear energy adoption is on the rise. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 Yields have been on the rise because of worries about inflation, big debt loads for governments worldwide and other factors. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 To kick things off, COVID infections are already on the rise. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the rise

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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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