rising (to)

Definition of rising (to)next
present participle of rise (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising (to)
Verb
  • The dogs were confused, not sure whether to attack or run for cover, and Susan was cracking up.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The group was pictured filming the proposal on their phones and clapping in celebration.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping and trying to rally his team.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.
    Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There are the celebratory images from mission control, in which nearly every scientist cheering and smiling is a woman.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
  • My field should be cheering this investment in whole-person care.
    Kyle P. Edmonds, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Over in the customer review section, shoppers are praising the pants’ breathability and flattering fit.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dano remembered the audience applauding mid-movie while seeing the film for the first time at Sundance.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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