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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 arisen
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascended
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of risen
Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Within a month, the number of applications had risen to 549,596.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The death toll from the explosion of a chemical tank in Washington state has risen to eight, officials said on May 28.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
While Gen Z’s use of AI has remained steady compared to 2025, according to the Gallup survey, disillusionment with AI has significantly risen.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
And as mortgage rates have risen, lower-income Americans have gotten locked out from the American Dream.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Personal care services — hair, nails and makeup — have risen 110% since 2000, according to Jay Zagorsky.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
According to a 2021 analysis by Nasdaq, since the 1980s, IPOs by unprofitable companies have risen from 20% to 80% of the annual count.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Without it, temperatures would have risen more quickly.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Adjective
The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
Not only have homes gotten larger, but Americans’ standards have risen.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Within a month, the number of applications had risen to 549,596.
—Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
The death toll from the explosion of a chemical tank in Washington state has risen to eight, officials said on May 28.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
While Gen Z’s use of AI has remained steady compared to 2025, according to the Gallup survey, disillusionment with AI has significantly risen.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
And as mortgage rates have risen, lower-income Americans have gotten locked out from the American Dream.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Personal care services — hair, nails and makeup — have risen 110% since 2000, according to Jay Zagorsky.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 29 May 2026
According to a 2021 analysis by Nasdaq, since the 1980s, IPOs by unprofitable companies have risen from 20% to 80% of the annual count.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Without it, temperatures would have risen more quickly.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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Beyond-high ticket prices have drawn protests, along with inflated mass-transportation costs in host cities.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Local leaders in Greeley say demand for power has increased significantly in recent decades.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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His research has helped illuminate how some of the earliest biomolecules may have arisen and how RNA could assemble, replicate and evolve.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Now, with rumours of his departure at the end of the season, the question of his legacy has arisen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Assefi ascended to the acting assistant attorney general role after his predecessor, Gail Slater, was terminated in February after a series of clashes with then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and their team.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s how these six rising sports stars ascended the earnings ranking.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Most adults including pregnant people either have no symptoms or experience mild, flu-like illness such as fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and muscle or joint aches.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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First symptoms often include extreme tiredness, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The bitter, woke drumbeat is not working any more.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Mohammad Al-Gharbi, who lived across the street from the building in Sidon, woke to the sound of the explosion.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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That's because the cost of jet fuel — which can account for about 30% of airlines' total expenses — has soared during the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The group soared late last month after the Commerce Department awarded $2 billion in grants to quantum computing companies.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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