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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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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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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
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
According to the sign on the set before the curtain rises, the population of Jerome, an actual former copper-mining town in central Arizona, has evaporated, giving it ghost status.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus — Mount Olympus rises more than 1,900 meters, offering hiking and cycling in warm months and skiing in winter, plus traditional villages like Lofou that bear no resemblance to a typical Cyprus beach holiday.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Castro rises to power after brother’s health worsens In 2006, Fidel Castro’s health began to decline, and Raúl Castro was temporarily handed power in late July of that year until Cuba’s National Assembly elected him as president in February 2008.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Pay typically rises quickly as technicians gain experience and earn additional certifications, with the median wage reaching $59,810 and the top 10% earning more than $91,020.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The striped mouse rises up on its hind legs, an expression of measured vigilance.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
According to the Broward County property appraiser, recent changes approved by the state Legislature could cost the county nearly $195 million in the first year alone if the exemption rises to $150,000.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 3 June 2026
More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Options can be used to profit whether the stock rises, falls, or goes nowhere.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 June 2026
And in Latin America, two Atlantic Council experts projected slower growth and accelerating price rises.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Photos from the area showed cars slowly traveling through the floodwaters as water rises and creeps onto sidewalks in the area.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
And as higher-income shoppers trade down from premium brands to cheaper alternatives, demand for lower-cost goods rises, said David Ortega, a food economics professor at Michigan State University.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
But that can’t account for comparable rises in nations that haven’t adopted such policies; average maternal age has also risen in countries around the world without tugging up gestational diabetes in the same way.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.
—Vogue, 25 May 2026
Add capital deepening — companies investing more as the return on capital rises — and the numbers get larger still.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Verb
Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit Qlaileh village as seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Tuesday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
According to the sign on the set before the curtain rises, the population of Jerome, an actual former copper-mining town in central Arizona, has evaporated, giving it ghost status.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus — Mount Olympus rises more than 1,900 meters, offering hiking and cycling in warm months and skiing in winter, plus traditional villages like Lofou that bear no resemblance to a typical Cyprus beach holiday.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Castro rises to power after brother’s health worsens In 2006, Fidel Castro’s health began to decline, and Raúl Castro was temporarily handed power in late July of that year until Cuba’s National Assembly elected him as president in February 2008.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Pay typically rises quickly as technicians gain experience and earn additional certifications, with the median wage reaching $59,810 and the top 10% earning more than $91,020.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The striped mouse rises up on its hind legs, an expression of measured vigilance.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
According to the Broward County property appraiser, recent changes approved by the state Legislature could cost the county nearly $195 million in the first year alone if the exemption rises to $150,000.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 3 June 2026
More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Noun
The trendline dips and rises, someone nods, and everyone moves on.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Options can be used to profit whether the stock rises, falls, or goes nowhere.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 June 2026
And in Latin America, two Atlantic Council experts projected slower growth and accelerating price rises.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Photos from the area showed cars slowly traveling through the floodwaters as water rises and creeps onto sidewalks in the area.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
And as higher-income shoppers trade down from premium brands to cheaper alternatives, demand for lower-cost goods rises, said David Ortega, a food economics professor at Michigan State University.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
But that can’t account for comparable rises in nations that haven’t adopted such policies; average maternal age has also risen in countries around the world without tugging up gestational diabetes in the same way.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.
—Vogue, 25 May 2026
Add capital deepening — companies investing more as the return on capital rises — and the numbers get larger still.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The body essentially wakes itself up after fixing what needs fixing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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When Lydia wakes from her own nightmarish sleep, Vivian’s seat is empty.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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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.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Every July tens of thousands of cyclists cross Iowa from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, riding past farm stands that will turn into dance parties by nightfall, across miles of cornfields and up rolling hills.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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My room, like many others, was bright, minimal and newly redesigned, with a terrace looking out to the hills.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Unlike rigid, stiff hiking boots, these felt cloud-like and responsive with every stride, which is essential during the repetitive stress of Alpine descents and inclines.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Noun
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Towering 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali is considered one of the most challenging climbs in North America.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Climbs range in difficulty from shorter and less technical routes to extremely challenging; it’s recommended to call the park for more information on specific climbs as well as full climbing regulations (no bolting is allowed on the quartzite formations, for instance).—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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