1
as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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2
as in woke
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in climbed
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of rose
The practice, at least this year, has been an Archimedean displacement of power, as Democratic contenders filled the bottom of the bath with a divided vote, and Republicans, possibly to their own surprise, rose.
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
From 2023 through September 2025, app downloads grew by 119%, and League Pass subscriptions in the app—which come with streaming access to out-of-market games—rose 491%, according to research published by Deloitte.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
The 10- and 30-year Treasury yields rose to the highs of the day after the report out of Iran but later fell to near earlier levels.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The actress, 90, first rose to worldwide fame with her Oscar-winning performance in Mary Poppins.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
From 2023 through September 2025, app downloads grew by 119%, and League Pass subscriptions in the app—which come with streaming access to out-of-market games—rose 491%, according to research published by Deloitte.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
The 10- and 30-year Treasury yields rose to the highs of the day after the report out of Iran but later fell to near earlier levels.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The actress, 90, first rose to worldwide fame with her Oscar-winning performance in Mary Poppins.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Local leaders in Greeley say demand for power has increased significantly in recent decades.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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More 'woke' allegations to come, Starbuck says Starbuck was at the forefront of a wave of the social media backlash against the commitments corporate America made to DEI and to gay and transgender people in response to the 2020 police killing of George Floyd.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The rooster that woke me up each morning also did the trick.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Former Secret Service agent Keith Wojcieszek told me that during his 16 years on the job, people routinely climbed over the 6-foot-6-inch perimeter fence.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The father of two climbed into the back of a police SUV in Azusa, where his body was found three days later.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Lucas Mukasa / Anadolu via Getty Images Angry protests swelled Monday, including in the central town of Nanyuki, which is set to host the quarantine center.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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As crowds outside the venue swelled, officials brought in an additional 200 law enforcement officers during the early afternoon.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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But serious questions about the House bill quickly arose.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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As questions arose, Diaz-Rosillo revealed to Peruvian media that Fujimori was paid $45,000 for a full year of work.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Assefi ascended to the acting assistant attorney general role after his predecessor, Gail Slater, was terminated in February after a series of clashes with then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and their team.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s how these six rising sports stars ascended the earnings ranking.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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In April, Anthropic rolled out initial Mythos testing to 50 partners amid concerns over the model's advanced cybersecurity capabilities.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Fans will be able to buy tickets via the NJ Transit app, which rolled out a new feature on Monday which places World Cup tickets at the top of the page.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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