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
-
Doncic’s technical was his 14th of the season – he wasn’t whistled for a second despite clapping at a referee to protest a no-call in the final minutes.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Doncic received his 14th technical foul of the season in the second quarter, and he wasn't whistled for a second despite clapping at a referee to protest a no-call in the final minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Later in the year, local craft beer fans can look forward to spring’s Sentinel Star Stout, along with Bavar’s Breaking News, a summertime California common saluting reporter Emily Bavar, who broke the news of Disney World’s impending arrival in Central Florida.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
-
The former prince was photographed saluting while in his Boy Scouts uniform while outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But the night didn’t belong to just Flagg, a Maine native who grew up cheering for the Celtics and drew loud ovations from family, friends and fans who made the trip down to see him.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Also, Messi is Messi — and during the 2022 World Cup Finals, even Brazilians were cheering him.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
These tips can help parents find the right approach to praising a child's efforts and accomplishments.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Iranian state television, after airing his speech, immediately went back to praising the country’s ongoing attacks across the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Audience reactions from early access screenings have been similar, with moviegoers also applauding the film’s creativity and humor.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
-
The fans ended up applauding their team proudly despite being eliminated; a rare sight for the Camp Nou.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
