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
Fonseca said his experience at last year’s Miami Open prepared him for what was to come as his ranking and popularity rose.
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Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But when the sun rose with no sign of him, Kristen headed to the police station to file a missing person report.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Blackman quickly rose into leadership, ultimately serving nearly a decade as Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences before returning to Columbia University as Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But when the sun rose with no sign of him, Kristen headed to the police station to file a missing person report.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Blackman quickly rose into leadership, ultimately serving nearly a decade as Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences before returning to Columbia University as Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose
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Claude’s daily active users have also increased by more than 140% since January, according to data from SimilarWeb.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a decade, spending on street outreach increased by more than 1,000% — now exceeding $300 million a year — while unsheltered homelessness increased by 22%.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Raúl woke us, the stark light of day cast long shadows against the walls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Doyley woke to her hospital bed being wheeled into surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The suspect then climbed onto the roof of a building at the school, leading to an hours-long standoff.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt climbed six places after reaching the SEC tournament title game.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Moisture swelled the film, allowing more oxygen to sneak through.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The score from The Princess Bride swelled as Reiner’s onetime (or sometimes multiple-time) actors turned to face him and pay their final respects.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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While the delivery of the first of the class submarine SSBN 826 was initially scheduled for 2027, issues arose.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The issue arose after her staff sought to host a reception following a new renovation but were told a liquor license would be required, Dahl said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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James ascended for one last alley-oop dunk in the fourth before Doncic’s final 3-pointer, to show not just Durant, but the Rockets, who was king in Houston on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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The network’s own megahit, Rick and Morty, has ascended from late-night programming into comic books, music, video games, and merchandising, amounting to a revenue stream worth hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each time, the UAE absorbed the shock, adapted, and accelerated.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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BlockFills then began working with an existing investor on a plan to recapitalize the company, but that came crashing down in February as cryptocurrency valuation declines accelerated.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant, which features a mural depiction Los Angeles Dodgers stars Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, is also the first Dog Haus restaurant to offer new menu items that will be rolled out at other locations this spring.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has rolled out two limited-time ticket offers for the attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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