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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How to look for Geminids Look for Geminid meteors streaking away from a point of origin close to the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini, which rises above the eastern horizon a few hours after sunset and remains visible throughout the night.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
When magnesium concentrations rise above six times lithium levels, operators must add extra chemicals to remove it.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, the Fisher River near Libby is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday evening, affecting low-lying areas and roads along the river.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But this time, levels in most parts of the lake would not rise above the tops of a person's shoes, the agency said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
When magnesium concentrations rise above six times lithium levels, operators must add extra chemicals to remove it.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, the Fisher River near Libby is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday evening, affecting low-lying areas and roads along the river.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But this time, levels in most parts of the lake would not rise above the tops of a person's shoes, the agency said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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 15 Dec. 2025.
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