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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
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But the stock has risen after four of those releases.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Federal borrowing has accelerated under both parties, with the Joint Economic Committee noting the debt has risen by an average of about $8 billion per day over the past year, pushing the burden to more than $112,000 per person.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, carbon pollution has risen alongside economic growth, but efforts to boost cleaner energy in recent years decoupled the two, so emissions have been dropping as gross domestic product rose.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
In any case, both choices speak to how far each of these young actors has risen, and how quickly.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
With Monday’s releases, the number of political prisoners who have been released has risen to at least 40.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
However, cases have sharply risen since 2021, likely due to a combination of mutating bacteria and declining rates of vaccination overall, especially among teens getting a booster dose for bacterial meningitis, doctors suggest.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
That number will have likely risen substantially due to the high rates of inflation and supply chain issues that have run epidemic over the last four years.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
These exports began in the 2000s at a rate of under 50,000 barrels/day but had risen to more than six times this amount by the time Maduro was in power.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But the stock has risen after four of those releases.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Federal borrowing has accelerated under both parties, with the Joint Economic Committee noting the debt has risen by an average of about $8 billion per day over the past year, pushing the burden to more than $112,000 per person.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, carbon pollution has risen alongside economic growth, but efforts to boost cleaner energy in recent years decoupled the two, so emissions have been dropping as gross domestic product rose.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
In any case, both choices speak to how far each of these young actors has risen, and how quickly.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
With Monday’s releases, the number of political prisoners who have been released has risen to at least 40.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
However, cases have sharply risen since 2021, likely due to a combination of mutating bacteria and declining rates of vaccination overall, especially among teens getting a booster dose for bacterial meningitis, doctors suggest.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
That number will have likely risen substantially due to the high rates of inflation and supply chain issues that have run epidemic over the last four years.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The report says that the problem has arisen because of the proliferation of digital alarms, especially those designed to detect emissions to comply with Net Zero goals, and autonomous systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Questions have also arisen over the reliability of witness evidence, said The Times.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
20 Jan. 2026
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While later albums such as 1979’s The Long Run also ascended to the platinum sales plateau before the group’s temporary dissolution in 1980, the content of Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California provides the foundation on which the Eagles’ long-term success has been built.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ian Roberts, a native of Guyana in South America and a former Olympic runner, ascended as an exuberant and inspiring leader over a two-decade career in urban education.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The result isn’t replaced judgment, but accelerated insight.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brussels has accelerated its outreach to markets around the world.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That one near the end of the half woke Hall up.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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And from bling to cap, lit, woke and even 6-7, hip-hop is today's verbal arbiter.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gross margins soared to about 57% in Q1, up from roughly 40% in the same quarter last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The business has made Caterpillar a runaway winner in a market where investors are hungry for AI-adjacent companies after valuations of major technology and semiconductor companies soared.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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