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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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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
Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025
Designed by the architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, Sutton Tower rises 850 feet above Manhattan’s East Side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Every element of this show is equally heightened and untethered from anything resembling reality, and the only actor who rises to meet that moment is Paulson.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
The immune pathway relays messages when inflammation rises or falls.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Staley’s teams already guard, but now the scoring floor rises without outlier shooting.
—Jenny Caitlin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
As the price of additional water rises, private speculators are joining the action too.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The chocolate sauce sinks to the bottom, and the blondie-like cake rises to the top.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As the book's popularity rises, Josh and Liz marry and become wealthy.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
And when the new year rises, the global farewell tour.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
As the cost of living rises, more parents are sinking into debt to support their families.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Punta del Este, often likened to a blend of Hamptons exclusivity and Miami Beach-style high rises, has long drawn the continent’s wealthy with its sun, privacy, and political stability.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee area has experienced a nearly 50% jump in luxury home prices recent years as demand for luxury homes rises, according to data from real estate brokerage Redfin.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025
Designed by the architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, Sutton Tower rises 850 feet above Manhattan’s East Side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Every element of this show is equally heightened and untethered from anything resembling reality, and the only actor who rises to meet that moment is Paulson.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
The immune pathway relays messages when inflammation rises or falls.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Staley’s teams already guard, but now the scoring floor rises without outlier shooting.
—Jenny Caitlin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Tax rises would likely act as another damper on inflation by reducing consumer demand.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
As the price of additional water rises, private speculators are joining the action too.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The chocolate sauce sinks to the bottom, and the blondie-like cake rises to the top.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As the book's popularity rises, Josh and Liz marry and become wealthy.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
And when the new year rises, the global farewell tour.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
As the cost of living rises, more parents are sinking into debt to support their families.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Punta del Este, often likened to a blend of Hamptons exclusivity and Miami Beach-style high rises, has long drawn the continent’s wealthy with its sun, privacy, and political stability.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee area has experienced a nearly 50% jump in luxury home prices recent years as demand for luxury homes rises, according to data from real estate brokerage Redfin.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the new Indonesian horror flick The Elixir, a new herbal potion concocted by a traditional medicine doctor accidentally wakes the dead, and now all Hell is breaking loose.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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The baker who wakes before dawn for sixty years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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The trail gradually ascends the hillside before leveling out.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 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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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most roads were nothing more than unpaved, gravel tracks with steep inclines, scary drop-offs, and switchback curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both also got boosts from outside organizations, some of which are not required to disclose their donors, in the form of mailers or billboards.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In partnership with Travel Nevada and Outside, Honnold will take viewers across the Sagebrush State, shifting focus from extreme climbs to everyday adventures, curiosity, and connection.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hypershell also upgrades the running and cycling profiles into Running+ and Cycling+, with Running+ optimizing output for all-out sprints and Cycling+ tailoring output more to stiff climbs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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