1
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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3
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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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
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The project, located in County Offaly in the Irish Midlands, will use Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery technology to store excess electricity and release it when demand rises.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
When the ratio rises significantly above its long-term average, some investors increase their silver exposure in anticipation that silver could outperform gold.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Crysencio Summerville — Netherlands/West Ham (+5) Summerville rises another five spots despite not starting for the Netherlands against Sweden.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
When the temperature rises, these Levi’s 94 Baggy Shorts are my go-to.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The concentration of international students in STEM fields rises in tandem with their expertise.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Set in the hills of Joá, the west Rio neighborhood where the city rises into Atlantic forest and mountains, the roughly 6,000-square-meter (just shy of 65,000 square feet) property occupies terrain well suited to Burle Marx’s imagination.
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Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The album jumps back into the top 40 as the singer's catalog rises alongside his latest project, Kiss All the Time.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Technology companies stay competitive by being ready to provide data and communications services even before customer demand rises.
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Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The report predicts wholesale price rises of up to 50% by 2028.
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Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
In the midst of this darkness, Obama’s tower rises, not to represent a perfect man or president (there is no such thing), but to represent a Platonic ideal of what America can and should be.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
As the planet’s temperature rises, Colorado’s rivers and streams become more threatened by drought.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Walnuts are relatively low in carbs and deliver a combination of protein, fiber, and mostly unsaturated fats that work together to slow digestion and support steadier energy after eating, which may help prevent sharp rises and dips in blood sugar.
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Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Verb
And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The project, located in County Offaly in the Irish Midlands, will use Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery technology to store excess electricity and release it when demand rises.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
When the ratio rises significantly above its long-term average, some investors increase their silver exposure in anticipation that silver could outperform gold.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Crysencio Summerville — Netherlands/West Ham (+5) Summerville rises another five spots despite not starting for the Netherlands against Sweden.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
When the temperature rises, these Levi’s 94 Baggy Shorts are my go-to.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The concentration of international students in STEM fields rises in tandem with their expertise.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Set in the hills of Joá, the west Rio neighborhood where the city rises into Atlantic forest and mountains, the roughly 6,000-square-meter (just shy of 65,000 square feet) property occupies terrain well suited to Burle Marx’s imagination.
—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
Retviews data highlights double-digit price rises for mass retailers like Zara and Gap, reflecting a gradual shift towards premiumization in the product range.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The album jumps back into the top 40 as the singer's catalog rises alongside his latest project, Kiss All the Time.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Technology companies stay competitive by being ready to provide data and communications services even before customer demand rises.
—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The report predicts wholesale price rises of up to 50% by 2028.
—
Liz Krueger,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
In the midst of this darkness, Obama’s tower rises, not to represent a perfect man or president (there is no such thing), but to represent a Platonic ideal of what America can and should be.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
As the planet’s temperature rises, Colorado’s rivers and streams become more threatened by drought.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Walnuts are relatively low in carbs and deliver a combination of protein, fiber, and mostly unsaturated fats that work together to slow digestion and support steadier energy after eating, which may help prevent sharp rises and dips in blood sugar.
—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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The squalling of a blue jay wakes me.
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been working with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Control to identify trouble spots along roadways, steep hills and other areas.
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There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations.
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Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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But with the sport experiencing boosts in attendance, ratings and overall interest, fan sentiment could have consequences.
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Those concerns are growing as demand for AI climbs.
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Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season.
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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