RISING (TO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

rising (to)

verb

Definition of rising (to)

present participle of rise (to)

as in cracking up

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Verb

What’s more, cracking up triggers chemical changes that prompt the inner lining of blood vessels to dilate and improve blood flow.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover.

— Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 3 May 2026

Definition of cracking up

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In addition, Adebayo was called for a technical foul for arguing with the officials and Doncic was called for a technical foul for clapping at an official in the second quarter.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
About 75 people packed the room at Morning Star Community Center, often clapping and cheering in support of the criticism.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clapping

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The Republican president had courted the Religious Right, even saluting PTL during a convention of televangelists.

— Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of saluting

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Editor’s pick More picks Why Dodgers fans need to be cheering for the Brewers in this World Series, writes sports columnist Bill Shaikin.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, four days after his surgery, the 71-year-old pope left the hospital and was greeted by a large crowd cheering for him.

— Alex Sundby, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheering

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Actor Josh Gad also remembered Stewart in an Instagram post Thursday, praising his work across film, television and theater.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Green ultimately selected Mower to advance, praising the singer for already having a clear understanding of his musical identity.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of praising

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Those of us who stayed until the end leapt to our feet, applauding and cheering for the actors, call after call.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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