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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 waked
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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3
as in ascended
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in inflated
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Recent Examples of risen
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Within the last few years, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, which are a category of medications designed to help manage blood sugar levels of Type 2 diabetics, have risen in popularity due to their weight management properties.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shares have risen 33% in the past three months.
—Nick Wells,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Then Cali turned to look back at the coast, and at the sun that hadn’t quite risen.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The prime rate at which the Central Bank is lending money has now risen to 18 percent, and the rates for business loans are higher as capital becomes tighter in the country's wartime economy.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Bint has put more focus on nutrition and sleep as Tjen has risen the ranks, adding a fitness trainer from Pepperdine to the team.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Meanwhile, public money has risen, from a median of $168 million per stadium in the 1990s to $350 million in the 2010s and $500 million in the 2020s.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Florida, along with California and Texas, is particularly vulnerable to worsening natural disasters fueled by climate change, and the cost to insure a home has risen precipitously as a result.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Within the last few years, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, which are a category of medications designed to help manage blood sugar levels of Type 2 diabetics, have risen in popularity due to their weight management properties.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shares have risen 33% in the past three months.
—Nick Wells,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Then Cali turned to look back at the coast, and at the sun that hadn’t quite risen.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The prime rate at which the Central Bank is lending money has now risen to 18 percent, and the rates for business loans are higher as capital becomes tighter in the country's wartime economy.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Bint has put more focus on nutrition and sleep as Tjen has risen the ranks, adding a fitness trainer from Pepperdine to the team.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Meanwhile, public money has risen, from a median of $168 million per stadium in the 1990s to $350 million in the 2010s and $500 million in the 2020s.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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For example, Doak kicked on so impressively at Middlesbrough in 2024-25 that his value increased to the point that Bournemouth paid £25m for him.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The conversation between Xi and Putin took place as the three leaders ascended the steps toward the Tiananmen viewing platform to watch the parade.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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For private individuals, the inflated costs are inconvenient but bearable.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a toxic mix of inflated expectations, disillusioned boards, and wasted budgets that lead to the 95% figure above.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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My first safari was back in 1989; followed by my honeymoon safari in 1996, when my husband and I woke to lion tracks outside our tent.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now it's woke again for trying to wipe an imaginary farmer from its logo.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Collectively their net worth soared 23% to a record level of $239 billion, in a year when the nation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That caused inflation in the transfer market and players’ valuations soared.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This can also be caused by a lack of sleep—which also comes with risks of chronic fatigue, thinning hair and swollen lower eyelids.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s apparently swollen ankles, which were photographed at the FIFA Club World Cup Final in July, have been connected to the condition.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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