RISE (TO) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

rise (to)

verb

Definition of rise (to)

as in to crack up

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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
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, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of crack up

Verb

The film’s sombre tone and subject matter likely put a damper on the Lido crowd’s reaction, but the movie was well received, with the audience rising for a standing ovation, clapping warmly for four minutes.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Throughout the performances, River had her arm around Remy as the siblings swayed, clapped and whooped for their mom.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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