ROSE (TO) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rose (to)

verb

Definition of rose (to)

past tense of rise (to)

as in cracked up

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Verb

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
Wondering if the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it's cracked up to be?

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of cracked up

Verb

As the song concluded, the soon-to-be citizens clapped and returned to their seats, while another speaker asked them to stand and remain standing when their country was called.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Holding small American flags, the cohort of new citizens waved and clapped along to patriotic music sung by the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus’ TOSCA a capella ensemble.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of clapped

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Johnson, of Louisiana, applauded Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and others on the panel for moving swiftly to advance the resolution and unlock what would be Republicans’ third reconciliation bill this Congress.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
The chamber, filled with a number of Democratic and Republican senators, applauded after she was sworn in.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of applauded

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Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard).

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of acclaimed

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Florida Politics reported that the White House approved of the amendment to weaken the bill.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
In September 2024, a Wise County Judge approved Horner’s change of venue motion and ordered his trial moved to Tarrant County.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of approved

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After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026
The fact that the lights stayed on is being hailed by industry group Concentric Energy Advisors as direct validation of recent, heavy capital spending.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of hailed

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