1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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2
as in waked
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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3
as in climbed
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of rose
The yellow metal rose 5% this month and notched its best month since April.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Within a year of the anti-discrimination chapter being added, Arlington’s score for the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index rose to a perfect 100.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
When Mormon mom Ruby Franke hooked up with rogue counselor Jodi Hildebrandt, the duo briefly rose to fame before their disturbing disciplinary methods drew criticism, then arrests.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2024, that number rose to 523.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Within a year of the anti-discrimination chapter being added, Arlington’s score for the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index rose to a perfect 100.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
When Mormon mom Ruby Franke hooked up with rogue counselor Jodi Hildebrandt, the duo briefly rose to fame before their disturbing disciplinary methods drew criticism, then arrests.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
In 2024, that number rose to 523.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Following the surgery, his body swelled dangerously, and his lungs collapsed, forcing doctors to place him on a ventilator.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ranks have swelled to four teams with the addition of the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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My first safari was back in 1989; followed by my honeymoon safari in 1996, when my husband and I woke to lion tracks outside our tent.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now it's woke again for trying to wipe an imaginary farmer from its logo.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The conversation between Xi and Putin took place as the three leaders ascended the steps toward the Tiananmen viewing platform to watch the parade.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other titles will be rolled out gradually over the next year.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every white ball has rolled out in the 100-plus drawings during the past 12 months.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Collectively their net worth soared 23% to a record level of $239 billion, in a year when the nation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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