rose (to)

verb

Definition of rose (to)next
past tense of rise (to)
as in cracked up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose (to)
  1. cracked up
  2. clapped
  3. saluted
  4. applauded
  5. acclaimed
  6. praised
  7. approved
  8. hailed
Verb
  • Being at the top of your game and winning on the biggest stages isn’t always all it's cracked up to be.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
  • And leftovers aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, especially after multiple days on repeat.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of cracked up
Verb
  • As McIver built clouds and caterpillars from soap water, the children clapped and cheered in unison.
    — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
  • Last week, as dusk draped over the water, fans clapped the musicians through their last song of the night.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of clapped
Verb
  • In addition, Little Feat’s legacy has been saluted by tribute bands on both coasts, including Sailin’ Shoes and Feat Prints, and — in Japan — by Little Cheat.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The president saluted the team in the East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship over the New York Yankees.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of saluted
Verb
  • But the fact that this super team from LA added another not-so-secret weapon in its bid for a three-peat was not universally applauded by baseball fans.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His factory boss, aware of Shigejiro’s situation at home, applauded his utterly straightforward personality and indeed even raised his salary.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • The country contingent is led by Parker McCollum and Cole Swindell, both of whom are as acclaimed for their songwriting skills as well as for their performance skills.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Kamayan moves next door Kamayan ATL, the joyful and widely acclaimed Filipino restaurant on Buford Highway, has relocated to a new space directly next to its original location.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaimed
Verb
  • Despite heartbreaking moments, like MJ not remembering him, the movie is praised for its emotional depth, action, and Tom Holland's irreplaceable portrayal, culminating in a bittersweet ending where a handshake offers a glimmer of hope.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This could leave you feeling confused whether you’re being praised, tested or politely managed.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Today, the compounds remain the main ingredients in hundreds of products on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s list of disinfectants approved to combat SARS-CoV-2.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Woodstock Planning Commission partially approved a proposal for the Ansley Park mobile home community property on Thursday.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of approved
Verb
  • Hall of Fame shortstop and long-time Yankees captain Derek Jeter knows all about playing under a microscope in New York, where every good move is hailed as great and even a tiny miscue is cause for alarm.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling was hailed as a victory for workers, confirmation that antitrust law protects competition for what companies buy from workers and suppliers.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed
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“Rose (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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