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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
Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 23 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
Reviewers aren’t as enthusiastic, although the critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes has risen to 64 percent.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Samsung has posted a year-to-date gain of almost 144%, and SK Hynix has risen by almost 200% from Jan 1.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Without it, temperatures would have risen more quickly.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Over the past five years, consumer prices have risen more than 20%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
But funding for that program, known as LIHEAP, has been flat for the last three years, even as the cost of electricity has risen sharply.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 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
The event occurs each year on Memorial Day Weekend, as crime rates have historically risen in the summer, said Ald.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 23 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
Reviewers aren’t as enthusiastic, although the critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes has risen to 64 percent.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Samsung has posted a year-to-date gain of almost 144%, and SK Hynix has risen by almost 200% from Jan 1.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Without it, temperatures would have risen more quickly.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Over the past five years, consumer prices have risen more than 20%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
But funding for that program, known as LIHEAP, has been flat for the last three years, even as the cost of electricity has risen sharply.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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Some even require dedicated facilities, leading to inflated costs.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The new movie, by contrast, is an inflated meditation on fiction and reality.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The lead times for high-voltage transformers, essential for grid interconnection, have increased to as long as four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On Darlene Lane, the flow of contamination increased in late April and continues to seep into their neighbor’s yard.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 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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After all, the Mavericks are ECHL postseason regulars and this is the first time such conflicts have arisen.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 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
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Under Kidd’s leadership, the Mavericks ascended to the NBA Finals in 2024.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Instead, clivia have thick, fibrous roots attached to a swollen base known as a rhizome.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Mpox symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes and a characteristic rash, according to CDC.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Within a few moments, Mackenzie suddenly accelerated her car to 100 mph and crashed it into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Notion reached $500 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025, and growth has accelerated every month since May when the company introduced AI agents to search through files or summarize meetings.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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As a content guy who has made a career on content, these woke Toledoans couldn't be more right.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The real Keaton eventually woke Colbert up and the duo discussed Colbert’s idea to have a celebrity dress up like a pigeon as a bit.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Prices have soared above $4 per gallon as peak travel season begins.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Batteries can solve this, and battery imports have soared, but Cuba still lacks utility scale storage, Piñon said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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