Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising (to)
Verb
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The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Winner This week's winner left us cracking up with his acting skills.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kittle was trying to encourage his teammates as he was being carted off, clapping in their direction.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mann’s hilarious Brad says to Ben, grinning nervously and clapping his hands in an attempt to make friends.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stewart, who was knighted in 2016, ended the clip by saluting the camera and walking off.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mahomes added a saluting emoji to that post.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gwanghwamun Square occupies a central place in Korea's modern civic identity, having hosted major public gatherings, demonstrations and national celebrations, including street cheering for the World Cup and the Olympics.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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While federal officials weigh possible civil rights violations over the invasion of a Minnesota church service on Sunday, leftist Christian leaders are cheering the anti-ICE protesters, casting the disruption of worship as a justified act of judgment.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The programs are some of the biggest things he’s done for the county, Karner said, praising their impact.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transportation and accelerated bridge construction Transportation featured prominently, with Healey again praising MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to the most rancorous applause of the night.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, some pastors, including Louisiana minister Rodney Kennedy, are applauding the protesters' ambush.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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