rises (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of rise (to)
as in cracks up

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  1. cracks up
  2. claps
  3. cheers
  4. salutes
  5. praises
  6. applauds
  7. hails
  8. lauds
Verb
  • But then Anton brings up the idea of Talia and Brooke using him as their sperm donor and Talia fully cracks up.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • During one particularly fun moment shared by the LPGA Tour on Instagram, Clark cracks up at Cunningham's energetic approach to the sport — which ended in her accidentally hitting a fan with the ball.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of cracks up
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  • Even as Heath stumbles his way through the lyrics, the audience respectfully claps along to the beat.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After the tragedy in the stadium, Haymitch claps in front of the mostly empty, save for guards and Peacekeepers, stands.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of claps
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  • Todd Blanche has had some of his busiest weeks as attorney general ahead of the election, cannonballing into politically fraught cases as the president cheers him on.
    — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheers
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  • Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salutes
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  • Special envoy Steve Witkoff praises President Vladimir Putin after Russia frees a retired American teacher.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Levine praises a call from Israel’s president Levine was recovering Sunday from injuries that included what appeared to be stab wounds in her buttocks, which required stitches.
    — Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of praises
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  • Valdes applauds her patient’s athletic lifestyle and said several large studies back the benefits of finding a physical and social activity when dealing with cancer.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller.
    — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of applauds
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  • The song hails as one of four new tracks from a new edition of Swift’s 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, marking the latest in a long line of variants the pop star has put out since the LP’s release nearly one year ago.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hails
Verb
  • Sponsored by SoundMerch, the AMP lauds the outstanding Australian albums based on artistic merit rather than commercial sales.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Op de Beeck lauds it as an icon of midcentury design analogous to an Eames chair, and the product of exacting skill and patience.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of lauds
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