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as in increases
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 wakes
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascends
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his rapid rise to president of the company
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2
as in hills
an area of high ground
if we can get to the top of that rise, we'll be able to see for miles
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3
as in inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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4
as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climbs
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise
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Recent Examples of rises
Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For a weeklong stay, the deanery costs around $6,000 – and during the Christmas season, that rises to roughly $7,300 per week.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The camera’s gaze rises to the wall behind Haemi, where a sunbeam briefly appears.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Named after a massive fish that traces back 136 million years ago and was once bountiful in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, the Sturgeon Moon rises each year in August.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s likely to be a bigger problem the higher the moon rises into the sky after midnight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Eagles on the Billboard 200 Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 rises on the Billboard 200 this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Threats to vaccination rates Vaccination rates have been falling nationwide as more states allow parents to opt out of school mandates for religious or philosophical reasons and vaccine skepticism rises, fueled by rampant misinformation on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For a weeklong stay, the deanery costs around $6,000 – and during the Christmas season, that rises to roughly $7,300 per week.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The camera’s gaze rises to the wall behind Haemi, where a sunbeam briefly appears.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Named after a massive fish that traces back 136 million years ago and was once bountiful in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain, the Sturgeon Moon rises each year in August.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
That’s likely to be a bigger problem the higher the moon rises into the sky after midnight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Eagles on the Billboard 200 Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 rises on the Billboard 200 this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Threats to vaccination rates Vaccination rates have been falling nationwide as more states allow parents to opt out of school mandates for religious or philosophical reasons and vaccine skepticism rises, fueled by rampant misinformation on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This wakes my kids who start crying.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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With a pop, the pumping compressor wakes with startling strength.—
Steven Searcy,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Aug. 2025
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The family is expected to remain there and not move to Buckingham Palace when William ascends to the throne.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Jewish mysticism, sleep is described as a time when the soul ascends to connect with higher realms.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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