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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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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the rising of the sun
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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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as in waking
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascending
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of rising
Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
No kneading, no rising, no special equipment, just a few pantry staples and that signature Barefoot Contessa touch.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
LinkedIn released a study recently that found rising need for communications and creative thinking skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The scent of social rising flavored the air in his shop.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
No kneading, no rising, no special equipment, just a few pantry staples and that signature Barefoot Contessa touch.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Let’s hope for a champion rising to the moment rather than falling to the pressure.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
LinkedIn released a study recently that found rising need for communications and creative thinking skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising
Noun
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Last year's protests against corruption and poor governance were triggered by a social media ban before snowballing into a popular revolt against the government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Last year’s protests against corruption and poor governance were triggered by a social media ban before snowballing into a popular revolt against the government.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the yield’s climb last week was its largest weekly leap since April, when markets were jolted by massive tariff uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco was the first city to restrict the use of this type of property management software, and rents have continued their steep climb in the area.—
Albert R. Wynn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eat Breakfast Earlier for Blood Sugar Eating an early breakfast—within one to two hours after waking—can be the best timing for most people.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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Customizing the fill to your preference prevents waking with a sore neck.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Saints also agreed to a four-year, $61 million contract with guard David Edwards (formerly of the Buffalo Bills) to further bolster their ascending offense.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillips should have a notable impact on Scourton, who has proven to be an ascending strong-side edge rusher.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the early days of the Syrian uprising, Daham Alasaad was working as a tour guide in his native Palmyra, leading a group through the ruins of the ancient city.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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For now, though, an uprising seems unlikely.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dreaming about winning that swelling $533 million Mega Millions prize?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But most senior travelers have a higher risk of swelling and suffering from deep vein thrombosis while flying.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Rising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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