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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, rents in these parks have risen 45%, according to census data.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, Domino's stock has barely moved over the past year, according to the Food Institute, even as the broader market has risen, market data shows.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Car insurance premiums have risen by 55% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In comparison, knife crime has risen overall since 2011.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The death toll from heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, the government said Friday, as residents of the flooded city of Hoi An started cleanup operations as the water levels began to subside.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
The floor for a quarterback extension, therefore, has risen over the past decade from around 10% of the salary cap to around 15%.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As labor costs and tariffs have risen, the Chinese factories have spread to the Asia-Pacific region, while local demand has also grown.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Physical attacks against critical infrastructure like telecommunications equipment, pipelines, and energy grids have risen by as much as 70% in recent years, while ransomware attacks have risen by 9% annually.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past decade, rents in these parks have risen 45%, according to census data.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, Domino's stock has barely moved over the past year, according to the Food Institute, even as the broader market has risen, market data shows.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Car insurance premiums have risen by 55% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In comparison, knife crime has risen overall since 2011.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The death toll from heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, the government said Friday, as residents of the flooded city of Hoi An started cleanup operations as the water levels began to subside.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
The floor for a quarterback extension, therefore, has risen over the past decade from around 10% of the salary cap to around 15%.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As labor costs and tariffs have risen, the Chinese factories have spread to the Asia-Pacific region, while local demand has also grown.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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Suarez blames too many New Yorkers moving in for the inflated real-estate prices.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In high-cost coastal cities, higher incomes tend to offset the inflated prices.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 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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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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Many examples have arisen from the scientific community and deserve to be celebrated.—
Bruce Schneier,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 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
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Zane Wach and his father had ascended the peak by the Mountaineer’s Route but were reportedly coming down via the trail.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
29 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
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In addition, Brooks accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date revenue by 23 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and 82 percent in APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) when compared with year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China and South Korea have grown increasingly at odds as China's technological advancement accelerated.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Parents know these woke lunatics are bullies.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Weiss will never be woke enough for her critics, and that’s a good thing.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The social media platform soared 16% after posting third-quarter earnings of 80 cents per share, exceeding the 51 cents analysts polled by LSEG had penciled in.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her approval ratings soared after taking office, but her ruling party still lacks a parliamentary majority after recent election losses.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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