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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The Fed typically cuts this rate when unemployment rises, but raises it — or at least leaves it unchanged — when inflation is rising too quickly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The mammoth rock wall rises 3,000 feet above a meadow below.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most striking features, rises roughly 3,000 feet and is considered one of the most challenging walls in the world.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In July, Gorton was asked a general question about using percentage of the cap as a basis for contracts as the cap rises.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The raw sewage rises to the surface, adding to the unbearable stink, which spreads and worsens with every passing day.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The number of those likely to say pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable rises with age, , the survey found.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As a blaring techno beat rises in the background, the two passionately go at it.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Chandan is a Dalit, a low-caste Hindu in a country where the system is outlawed but the stigma persists, and Shoaib is Muslim in a time when India faces alarming rises in Islamophobia.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
As current rises, more water is generated, but the GDL’s drainage capacity does not increase.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
In a pre-invasion world, high inflation, wage rises, a large pending demobilization crisis and the damage to the normal economy from sanctions, should weigh upon policymakers.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Joseph of Egypt tells the Old Testament story about Joseph (Adam Hamshi), who, betrayed by jealous brothers, defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The Fed typically cuts this rate when unemployment rises, but raises it — or at least leaves it unchanged — when inflation is rising too quickly.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The mammoth rock wall rises 3,000 feet above a meadow below.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most striking features, rises roughly 3,000 feet and is considered one of the most challenging walls in the world.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In July, Gorton was asked a general question about using percentage of the cap as a basis for contracts as the cap rises.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The raw sewage rises to the surface, adding to the unbearable stink, which spreads and worsens with every passing day.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The left-back is left rooted, looking up as Rodon rises.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The number of those likely to say pleasure over the death of a political opponent is always unacceptable rises with age, , the survey found.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As a blaring techno beat rises in the background, the two passionately go at it.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Chandan is a Dalit, a low-caste Hindu in a country where the system is outlawed but the stigma persists, and Shoaib is Muslim in a time when India faces alarming rises in Islamophobia.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
As current rises, more water is generated, but the GDL’s drainage capacity does not increase.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
In a pre-invasion world, high inflation, wage rises, a large pending demobilization crisis and the damage to the normal economy from sanctions, should weigh upon policymakers.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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The law lowers daily transaction minimums, increases warnings on the kiosks, requires transaction receipts and requires Bitcoin ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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My body wakes me up a few minutes before my alarm because of a weird dream.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today's average founder wakes to a cascade of notifications scattered across Slack, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, email, and TikTok.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This includes the grueling Asgard Pass, which ascends 2,000 vertical feet in less than a mile (look out for mountain goats and have an offline map handy).—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
17 Sep. 2025
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Professional wrestling has a long and fascinating history filled with various promotions battling it out to be the top company in the business.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Orange is the dominant color in promotions for the release.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lorenzo Di Cola caught the moon suspended above a cloudbank above the tranquil hills near the city of L'Aquila, Italy, with the distant forms of the Rocca Calascio Castle and Santa Maria della Pietà church visible on the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use this bonus and check the promotions box for profit boosts.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The climbs start at about 11,500 feet.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the route experiences good conditions—and is followed correctly—the route is what Meyers and his rangers recommend for late-season climbs.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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