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noun

ˈrī-ziŋ How to pronounce rising (audio)
Definition of risingnext
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as in revolt
open fighting against authority (as one's own government) a great rising of the people was all it took to bring down a regime that imagined that it would endure for a thousand years

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2
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up the rising of the sun

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rising

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verb

present participle of rise
1
as in increasing
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 waking
to leave one's bed I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven

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3
as in ascending
to move or extend upward mountains majestically rising towards the sky

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Recent Examples of rising
Noun
Underlying the Persian Gulf itself is a basin filled with debris eroded from the rising of the Zagros Mountains. — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026 With unemployment rising, hopes of lowering inflation stagnating and yet another interest rate cut pause from the Federal Reserve, there were few signs of interest rate relief in the month. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Streaming service inflation was 20% in December 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, higher than any other category and rising more than five times faster than essentials like food and utilities. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026 The commentator, Ben Bergquam, was among many on the right who criticized Pritzker publicly for linking the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to the broader trend of rising political violence and Trump’s political rhetoric. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising
  1. revolt
  2. climb
  3. increasing
  4. waking
  5. ascending
  6. uprising
  7. ascent
  8. swelling
Noun
  • That contrast can give takeovers the appearance of a spontaneous revolt, one that illuminates the extreme economic disparities of our era.
    — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • The cross itself was erected to commemorate the death of 21 Franciscan friars during a revolt against colonial occupation.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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  • The first was a controversial climb-back over Egypt from two goals down; the second, a lightning strike of guts and glory in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 and book a spot in the World Cup final.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • As the train approaches Altoona, the landscape narrows, and the climb into the Allegheny Mountains begins.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
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Verb
  • After months of decline, gas prices across the country are steadily increasing after the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States broke down last week.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the subject of increasing scrutiny.
    — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 15 July 2026
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  • In demonstrations, the floating companion performs everyday tasks such as waking users, delivering reminders, keeping someone company while studying, dancing alongside its owner, and providing playful entertainment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Starry summer nights and crisp fall evenings beg for campfire chats and waking beneath a canopy of leaves.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
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  • Along with the ascending scope of the previous two struggles, this third struggle would be for a wider freedom, not simply for the people of one nation, but for all people for all time.
    — Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
  • The cause of death was an undetected ascending aortic aneurysm.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of ascending
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  • The latter was the leader of a failed uprising against the ruling Elizabeth 1, and the weeping stag was often used as a symbol adopted by the Earl’s supporters.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
  • His unpopular reign was marked by disastrous wars, food shortages, unemployment, uprisings, and, ultimately, revolutions—two, to be precise.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Definition of uprising
Noun
  • Here are six of the most prominent caucuses shaping the DSA’s political ascent.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
  • If an ascent vehicle suffers a destructive anomaly, the resulting crash forces could be mind-boggling.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of ascent
Verb
  • The night had brought booming thunder through a steady rain, swelling the rivers and creeks that ran through or just around the town.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Myfembree may cause swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongue, trouble breathing, skin rashes, and redness.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
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