Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising (to)
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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
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At the March 14 Las Vegas wedding ceremony, Zendaya could be seen posing with the couple and clapping along as the newlyweds shared their first kiss.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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My mother was clapping her hands.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The auction includes other, less-pricey Shag prints and items, including an 8-inch Tiki Room totem mug (autographed on tag) and a lunchbox saluting Disneyland’s 50th anniversary.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The team also has embraced military ties amid the Iran war, with players saluting each other after victories.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Their return to the stage was celebrated by huge crowds of cheering fans that shut down central Seoul on Saturday night.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Not just cheering, but screaming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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With more than 7,900 five-star ratings praising its high quality and elegant look, the quilt adds a nice decorative touch to rooms.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden joined thousands in praising Jackson as an ambassador of hope, and a champion for the poor and the dispossessed.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additional clips and photos show the actress enjoying the wedding from the back row and applauding as the couple gets hitched.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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