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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
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Domestic production has risen in parallel, with the industry delivering 54 films last year — a dramatic leap from the turn of the millennium, when output had dipped to just four features.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Federal spending has risen to unsustainable levels.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Since early 2020, cumulative CPI inflation, which measures an array of goods and services including food and gas, has risen roughly 26%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
While cocoa prices have risen dramatically in recent years, a box of chocolates may still be a relatively economical way to navigate Valentine’s Day.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Now there’s a backlash as towns fight data center projects and some utilities’ electricity bills have risen quickly.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Demand for gold watches, according to Tutunikov, has remained steady, largely because prices on the secondary market haven’t risen in tandem with the metal price.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Raw cocoa bean prices have risen dramatically in recent years due to the choke in supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
Homicides in their community have risen so dramatically that one person has been killed every day on average this year.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Domestic production has risen in parallel, with the industry delivering 54 films last year — a dramatic leap from the turn of the millennium, when output had dipped to just four features.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Federal spending has risen to unsustainable levels.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Since early 2020, cumulative CPI inflation, which measures an array of goods and services including food and gas, has risen roughly 26%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
While cocoa prices have risen dramatically in recent years, a box of chocolates may still be a relatively economical way to navigate Valentine’s Day.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Now there’s a backlash as towns fight data center projects and some utilities’ electricity bills have risen quickly.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Demand for gold watches, according to Tutunikov, has remained steady, largely because prices on the secondary market haven’t risen in tandem with the metal price.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Raw cocoa bean prices have risen dramatically in recent years due to the choke in supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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State officials are asking lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow the Department of Social Services to limit Medicaid payments for unionized nursing homes whose owners hire family members at inflated salaries.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those inflated costs fall squarely on the shoulders of small businesses and working families through higher premiums and lower take-home pay.—
Bianca Blomquist,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Premium news outlets aimed specifically at major investors and other serious financial institutions have increased significantly in recent years as media companies have looked to cater to premium advertisers and subscribers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the sales increased, so did Pim's box goal.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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But questions of student safety have arisen in other communities as the walkouts persist.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Worth district has about 9,200 miles of roads, and as the region grows, transportation challenges have arisen.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey Fraser, Kevin Goldfinger, Jonathan Granville, Joy Jiu, Katherine McConnell and Chris Meyer all ascended as part of the Friday move.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Benge has ascended quickly because of his ability to make adjustments.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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By December, her condition had worsened—a pain in her abdomen had emerged as well as more swollen lymph nodes—and she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that affects a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Consuming turmeric can relieve swollen and painful joints for people with chronic conditions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The series adds to a growing wave of Iberian co-productions leveraging talent and locations from both countries, a trend that has accelerated as Spanish and Portuguese producers increasingly look to pool resources and expand their reach globally.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The January raid reshaped the balance of power in the country and accelerated changes to its most important economic asset.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Republicans say 'woke' is to blame.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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What was initially a local concern for Cúcuta—which woke to find its streets and byways lined with refugees—soon became a national, and then regional, crisis.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Settler violence in the occupied West Bank has soared in recent years, with investigations into attacks plummeting under Israel’s National Security Minister.—
Imad Isseid,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Despite setbacks, Firefly soared in its August trading debut, raising at least $933 million and reaching a peak valuation near $10 billion.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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