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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as in inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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4
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, 12 Sep. 2025
If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The world’s tallest sea stack—Ball’s Pyramid, which rises more than 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean is a magnet for marine life.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For a weeklong stay, the deanery costs around $6,000 – and during the Christmas season, that rises to roughly $7,300 per week.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The camera’s gaze rises to the wall behind Haemi, where a sunbeam briefly appears.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Eagles on the Billboard 200 Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 rises on the Billboard 200 this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Threats to vaccination rates Vaccination rates have been falling nationwide as more states allow parents to opt out of school mandates for religious or philosophical reasons and vaccine skepticism rises, fueled by rampant misinformation on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 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, 12 Sep. 2025
If inflation rises, the Fed could increase interest rates in an attempt to slow the economy.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The world’s tallest sea stack—Ball’s Pyramid, which rises more than 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean is a magnet for marine life.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Buy before his price rises multiple rounds.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For a weeklong stay, the deanery costs around $6,000 – and during the Christmas season, that rises to roughly $7,300 per week.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The camera’s gaze rises to the wall behind Haemi, where a sunbeam briefly appears.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Eagles on the Billboard 200 Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 rises on the Billboard 200 this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Threats to vaccination rates Vaccination rates have been falling nationwide as more states allow parents to opt out of school mandates for religious or philosophical reasons and vaccine skepticism rises, fueled by rampant misinformation on social media.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The industry still hasn’t built sufficient pipeline networks to capture gas at oil wells, so, as production rises, so does flaring and venting.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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And the alloy wheels are an inch smaller, which increases the range to 288 miles (464 km).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every decision either increases your freedom or decreases it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This wakes my kids who start crying.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The stone barn still ascends over Grange Avenue, a monument to the lime kilns that helped build Milwaukee’s homes, churches and factories.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
11 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.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could happen unless more of them reap economic benefits – such as faster revenue growth and considerable boosts in productivity.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bet boosts are one of the best parts about signing up with bet365 Sportsbook.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the early part of his campaign, Simpson performed his climbs by himself, but lately his father has joined him in the adventure.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Just be prepared for tendering, steep climbs and crowds.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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