rises (to)

Definition of rises (to)next
present tense third-person singular of rise (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises (to)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • His climber fails to get Camper Kyle to the ground in time, but Bauer claps enthusiastically.
    Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response.
    Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.
    Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The docuseries hails from This Is Just a Test Productions and See It Now Studios.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The series hails from writer David Weil, who will also serve as showrunner, executive producer, and director under his Please Enjoy production banner.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The dynamic is what Griffin lauds as Miami hustle.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Green Goddess recognition lauds their effort.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Rises (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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