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as in to increase
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 to wake
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in to climb
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his rapid rise to president of the company
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as in hill
an area of high ground
if we can get to the top of that rise, we'll be able to see for miles
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as in ascent
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise
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Recent Examples of rise
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Analysts project that when pricing normalises to reflect real infrastructure costs, enterprise AI bills rise another 30 to 50 percent above current levels.
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Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
For every one-degree rise in global average temperature, extreme highs and lows can rise by up to twice as much, according to Claudia Tebaldi, an earth scientist and climate modeler at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Meanwhile, the share of adults ages 25-34 who lived with their parents rose from 12% in 2005 to 20% in 2024.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Analysts project that when pricing normalises to reflect real infrastructure costs, enterprise AI bills rise another 30 to 50 percent above current levels.
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Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
Krishnamurthy points to the proliferation of baseball hats by luxury designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Tom Ford in the years surrounding Jay-Z’s rise to superstardom as proof.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
For every one-degree rise in global average temperature, extreme highs and lows can rise by up to twice as much, according to Claudia Tebaldi, an earth scientist and climate modeler at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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Cut to Buffy waking to an empty pillow next to her, and Angel, now without his soul, having a snack on the street.
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When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.
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The typical age of a first-time buyer climbed to 40, an all-time high.
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Facing growing criticism over military restrictions in disaster zones, Venezuela’s interim government on Thursday defended its decision to militarize the state of La Guaira as the death toll from last week’s earthquakes climbed to 2,595.
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Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony.
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Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.
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Kotagiri was once a hill station from the British era, and that’s why many of its older houses feature the same heavy stone masonry.
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The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state.
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The princess trekked for 23 miles, with a total ascent of more than 10,000 feet and a driving distance of 462 miles between locations, per The Guardian.
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On the right side, Luneau’s ascent to being a regular plus more consistent time for Ian Moore and Drew Helleson would at least give Verbeek default options.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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The same town followed Duncan’s ascension from Little League All-Star to Iowa Hawkeye to Charlotte Knight — on the precipice of an MLB career.
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Today, the priority has moved from the environment to the battlefield and, with Burnham’s ascension, advocates of war bonds have a shot at turning their vision into reality.
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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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