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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A lot of the percussion in the score, in fact, is the Wells Cathedral school kids clapping and stomping.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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An early scene sees the twins caught up in a flurry of breathless games, clapping in unison, finishing each other’s rhymes.—
Rhoda Feng,
Vulture,
23 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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Smaller but vocal protest in Lincoln The turnout in Lincoln was smaller, but hundreds of people still stood out on a busy street corner near the city’s Lincoln Crossing Marketplace shopping area, holding signs, flags and cheering as people drove by honking.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The energy remains high among marchers, who are cheering after each chant.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bill Plaschke spoke a quiet and perhaps unintended truth in his column praising the competitiveness of the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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