Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising (to)
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The height difference between the dogs left people cracking up.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Apa and Cline are both cracking up now as Apa drops one more bomb.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Frankie returned the sentiment by clapping his hands after petting the dog.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Frankie Grande was spotted standing and clapping for Carpenter once the signs went up.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Disco Divas, Milwaukee Symphony Pops Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling continues his reinvigoration of the MSO's Pops series with this program saluting powerhouse voices of the disco era, such as Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and others.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But by the time Ming’s coffin was rolled out by eight pallbearers to two long rows of saluting law enforcement personnel, the sun’s bright light beamed down onto the stadium; reminiscent of another bright light, as Ming’s personality was often described by loved ones, that will be greatly missed.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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People have gotten are watching all of these videos and cheering.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The outlet on Wednesday said that while reporters were covering the news on a livestream, others who were heard cheering in the background were watching a car chase.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The museum was beloved by locals, who left online reviews praising the staff's work and their warm welcome.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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While Nadella and the executive team are taking criticism from some staffers, Wall Street is applauding the company's growth and execution.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their powerful performances prompted a 15-minute standing ovation, and the wrestler-turned-actor was seen tearfully applauding.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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