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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
  • Even so, the cost and cost recovery of each may not turn out as they were cracked up to be.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even professional designers have had to learn the hard way that some types of furniture pieces aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of cracked up
Verb
  • After a short speech explaining my work, college students clapped for me.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • And in probably the most effervescent victory of the meet, Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi danced, clapped and leaped his way to victory in the high jump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of clapped
Verb
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Bad Bunny was recognized both as the performer and a producer of the halftime show, which saluted the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico on the Super Bowl stage, along with guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of saluted
Verb
  • He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • Humm will be his more casual à la carte restaurant, promising the same culinary excellence that Humm (the chef) is acclaimed for.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaimed
Verb
  • Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Others praised the comfortable handles, sleek look, and substantial weight.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Vionic sneakers are looking particularly chic for fall in an array of colors and patterns, and the brand is podiatrist-recommended and Oprah-approved.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If the settlement is approved, attorney fees, payments to chief litigants and other expenses will be distributed first.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of approved
Verb
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose deputies played a leading role in the discussions, hailed the agreement.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
  • An irritated Pitts hailed a cab and headed down the West Side Highway.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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