as in to crack up
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise (to)
Verb
-
The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Even professional designers have had to learn the hard way that some types of furniture pieces aren't all they're cracked up to be.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Attendees will hear a live children’s choir and be encouraged to clap along and participate in the show.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Before Northwestern’s game with Michigan at Wrigley Field last November, an NU student reporter sitting next to me in the press box suddenly began clapping.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Filmmakers Chris Columbus, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese also saluted the late star.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Darren Criss joined Laufey for a duet of Don't Go Breaking My Heart to salute lyricist Bernie Taupin.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
His ability to not only balance our budget but to turn a surplus while adding so many citizens is a model that should be applauded and envied.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Appeal expected Immigration advocates and lawyers involved in the litigation applauded the decision.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Everybody is rooting for you guys and everybody's cheering for you.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
-
In Oklahoma City, after several protests and a packed city council meeting, a company that had planned to sell its warehouse to ICE backed out of the deal – a move cheered by Republican Mayor David Holt.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Albanese hailed the signing as a significant extension of existing security and defense cooperation.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
-
So began a comeback journey hailed as triumphant and inspirational.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In the same breath, Cosgrove praised Diggins for being vulnerable throughout her rise up the ranks, such as sharing her struggle with an eating disorder, which has played a role in inspiring the next generation to face their own struggles.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, praised the mayor’s directive in a statement.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But beyond aesthetics, they’re also lauded for their versatility with a vast array of species available to suit a plethora of styles, environments, and maintenance levels, says Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Orrick lauded Lee, who took office last May, for her decision to install the city’s former inspector general, Michelle Phillips, as an official in the department’s top ranks.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
