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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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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
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
And his heater shows up as a heater and then rises.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
More chance the late, great Sir Donald Bradman rises from the ground and ticks that batting average into three figures.
—Sam Dalling, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
South Carolina measles outbreak rises A South Carolina measles outbreak has grown to 16 people, including five new cases from schools with low vaccination rates, state health officials said Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Because the landscape rises 571 feet between Albany and Buffalo, a canal would require multiple locks to raise and lower boats.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the mountains and loses much of its precipitation as the air heats up after going over them, often leaving San Jose dry.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
For families with three or more qualifying children, the Earned Income Tax Credit rises to a maximum of $8,231.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Lumber and housing As personal income rises and populations grow, people seek to build new homes.
—Adam Taylor, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
As the body count rises, local Inspector Jack Phatudi is drawn into a dangerous manhunt to unmask the vigilante.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The technology can power urban environments, hospitals, remote farms/communities, mining/construction sites, factories, high rises, and offices.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Especially in markets that have seen the biggest rises in inventory over the past few months, buyers are likely to get a good price for their homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
This fall Frankenstein’s monster rises once more, summoned this time by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
And his heater shows up as a heater and then rises.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
More chance the late, great Sir Donald Bradman rises from the ground and ticks that batting average into three figures.
—Sam Dalling, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
South Carolina measles outbreak rises A South Carolina measles outbreak has grown to 16 people, including five new cases from schools with low vaccination rates, state health officials said Tuesday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Because the landscape rises 571 feet between Albany and Buffalo, a canal would require multiple locks to raise and lower boats.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Moist air from the Pacific Ocean rises over the mountains and loses much of its precipitation as the air heats up after going over them, often leaving San Jose dry.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
For families with three or more qualifying children, the Earned Income Tax Credit rises to a maximum of $8,231.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Indianapolis offers winter shelter as homelessness rises The city has started offering emergency winter shelter in recent years as Indy's largest shelter provider, Wheeler Mission, scales back its overflow capacity amid rising homelessness.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Lumber and housing As personal income rises and populations grow, people seek to build new homes.
—Adam Taylor, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
As the body count rises, local Inspector Jack Phatudi is drawn into a dangerous manhunt to unmask the vigilante.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The technology can power urban environments, hospitals, remote farms/communities, mining/construction sites, factories, high rises, and offices.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Especially in markets that have seen the biggest rises in inventory over the past few months, buyers are likely to get a good price for their homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 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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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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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect promotions, awards and kudos.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The incident on Saturday morning began when Oakland police were called about person who had broken into a home on the 11000 block of Ettrick Street, in a hills neighborhood near the Oakland Zoo.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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Fans boast seasonal rewatches of the comfort show, leading to significant boosts in viewership every fall.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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From there, use these profit boosts to double your winnings on $25 wagers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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