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1
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
Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Since the start of the war, fuel prices in Argentina have risen by more than 20%.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
As of 2024, property taxes had risen 15% over the preceding five years, according to data from analytics provider Cotality.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Despite the sharp increase in 2020 caused by the pandemic and its associated supply shortages, average sales prices appear to have risen relatively linearly over time, according to Cox Automotive’s data set.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The country's debt burden has also risen over the past year as borrowing costs have grown.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Best Eats in the 'Burbs As suburban living has grown in popularity and appeal, the quality and selection of small-town restaurants has risen — and Charlotte is proof that sometimes the best meals are worth the drive.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Executions have risen sharply, climbing from 25 in 2024 to 47 in 2025, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
By 2025, that number had risen to 2,167.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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
Energy prices in Asia have risen by almost 70% in some places since the start of the war, forcing countries like Cambodia and Vietnam to ration energy and introduce fuel subsidies.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Since the start of the war, fuel prices in Argentina have risen by more than 20%.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
As of 2024, property taxes had risen 15% over the preceding five years, according to data from analytics provider Cotality.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Despite the sharp increase in 2020 caused by the pandemic and its associated supply shortages, average sales prices appear to have risen relatively linearly over time, according to Cox Automotive’s data set.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The country's debt burden has also risen over the past year as borrowing costs have grown.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Best Eats in the 'Burbs As suburban living has grown in popularity and appeal, the quality and selection of small-town restaurants has risen — and Charlotte is proof that sometimes the best meals are worth the drive.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Executions have risen sharply, climbing from 25 in 2024 to 47 in 2025, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
By 2025, that number had risen to 2,167.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
Adjective
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Visitors mill around the town statue of Richard Warren, Widow’s Bay’s first mayor, who was then known as Lord Protector of the Island, which seems like a really inflated job title.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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If your summer vacation budget is straining under inflated gas prices and airfare, these deals may provide relief.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Glas said many producers understandably believed that given the gap in IEEPA tariff rates between free-trade-agreement qualifying countries in the Western Hemisphere and those in Asia — which amounted by about 10 percentage points in most cases — sourcing from the Americas should have increased.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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European countries and Canada have increased defense spending and military recruitment efforts over the last year in response to Trump’s threats.—
Mark Carlson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Cases of misuse have already arisen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Though no other trademark concerns have arisen, Sando is committed to protecting Bean Club and pursuing action when necessary.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Lake Central looms Don’t look now, but Lake Central has ascended to the top spot in the Class 4A state coaches poll and has been simply rolling.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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These are massive stars in their later stages, swollen and ruddy, shining bright across the cosmos.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The Puma was out, less than 12 hours before post time, because of a swollen leg from a skin infection.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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And those efforts have only accelerated, especially since the debut of generative AI chatbots in 2022 and recent advances in agentic AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three ports also have accelerated their alternative fuels bunkering capabilities over the past three years.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Monday night when the teen suspect and two friends woke him up and began harassing him, at one point urinating in a cup and throwing it on the victim, according to prosecutors citing surveillance footage.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Because of downsizing, wait times on the 1-800 number soared last year, with reports of hours-long holds.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita laid waste to drilling, transport and refining facilities around the Gulf of Mexico coast in 2005, gas prices soared in the South, Midwest and along the East Coast, which depended heavily on crude and refined gas produced in or near the gulf.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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