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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
CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
In the 10 years since setting up shop, the women have risen to become the most powerful divorce lawyers in Los Angeles, possibly the country, albeit while seeming to do very little actual lawyering.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Global climate and health financing has risen from under $1 billion in 2018 to more than $7 billion in 2022.
—Vanessa Kerry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But these ten recipes have risen to the top of the pile.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Gaza's Health Ministry said the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has risen to 69,176.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The temperature had risen to the mid-80s.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
At that point, Sheen had already risen to fame with roles in several blockbuster films, including 1986's Platoon and 1987's Wall Street, which were both also directed by Stone.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, rents in these parks have risen 45%, according to census data.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
So far this year, both Berkshire's Class A and Class B shares have risen nearly 10%, outperforming most defensive stocks, though lagging slightly behind the broader market.
—CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
In the 10 years since setting up shop, the women have risen to become the most powerful divorce lawyers in Los Angeles, possibly the country, albeit while seeming to do very little actual lawyering.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Global climate and health financing has risen from under $1 billion in 2018 to more than $7 billion in 2022.
—Vanessa Kerry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But these ten recipes have risen to the top of the pile.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Gaza's Health Ministry said the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has risen to 69,176.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The temperature had risen to the mid-80s.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
At that point, Sheen had already risen to fame with roles in several blockbuster films, including 1986's Platoon and 1987's Wall Street, which were both also directed by Stone.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, rents in these parks have risen 45%, according to census data.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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Firms that had stayed disciplined during the post-pandemic liquidity rush — holding back from inflated valuations and cheap leverage — are the ones outperforming, according to Bae.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stocks fell Tuesday after Wall Street sounded the alarm about a market selloff amid growing concerns over inflated tech valuations.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Several lawsuits and protests have arisen in response, and last month, a court order paused all activity related to the project.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Take part in the grand strategy, spanning from the onset of the Hundred Years' War to 1837, the year Queen Victoria ascended to the throne, and use diplomacy, military conquest, or trade to achieve the best outcome for your nation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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The queen consort, who ascended the throne in September 2022 alongside her husband King Charles III, often gravitates to brooches as a signature accessory for her attire, holding both sentimental meaning and historic significance.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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He was followed by an interested female, her behind swollen red.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, when Taylor’s doctor dilated his eyes, the optic nerves, which connect the eyes to the brain, were found to be completely swollen.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This has nothing to do with being woke.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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Friend Ellen DeGeneres also gave a shoutout through a candid video shared on Instagram, in which the former talk show host woke Kris up from a nap by singing in her ear.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Layoffs in October soared A new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that layoffs in October were up 175% from a year prior and 183% from September.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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