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rise (to)

verb

Definition of rise (to)next
as in to crack up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise (to)
  1. crack up
  2. clap
  3. salute
  4. applaud
  5. cheer
  6. hail
  7. praise
  8. laud
Verb
  • Even so, the cost and cost recovery of each may not turn out as they were cracked up to be.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But then Anton brings up the idea of Talia and Brooke using him as their sperm donor and Talia fully cracks up.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of crack up
Verb
  • After the tragedy in the stadium, Haymitch claps in front of the mostly empty, save for guards and Peacekeepers, stands.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of clap
Verb
  • The portions of the ceremony that salute the broadcast network programs tend to be nostalgia driven.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute
Verb
  • The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place.
    — DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • When Volpe walked to the plate for his first at-bat, the crowd applauded loudly.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • The audience got on their feet cheering them on, including her daughter Everly, 13, partner Steve Kazee and bestie Emmanuelle Chriqui.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, uploaded a series of posts on X on Sunday targeting a diverse group of students cheering for the Longhorns after their Saturday win over Ohio State at a Texas football game.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • The resolution comes as multiple tech companies jump into the San Diego market, offering ride-hailing services.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Step Back Uber’s arrival in Nigeria in 2014 heralded a taxi revolution after a couple handful of startups attempted ride-hailing services in Lagos with little success.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hail
Verb
  • Last week, Lucas praised the team for offering to cover the debt costs, reducing the risk to the city budget.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Verb
  • Aestura’s Atobarrier365 Cream is a K-beauty go-to, lauded by shoppers with dry-slash-sensitive skin for its moisturizing and barrier-boosting perks.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The series has been lauded for elevating the superhero genre while presenting as a gritty crime drama.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of laud
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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