upraising 1 of 2

present participle of upraise

upraising

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noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upraising
Verb
  • Washington — The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a beautiful community lifting us in love and commitment.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And, in a break with the past, the VDMA is now expressing support for erecting countervailing tariffs when foreign products are found to be made with the support of government subsidies.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The council also agreed to discuss erecting other forms of dedication to Kirk, such as a monument or plaque.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But this journey takes place during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, a moment of profound historical upheaval and political unrest — when everything is on the verge of change.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The beloved actor, 99, recently reflected on his life’s work while hosting Vandy High Tea, a charity event raising funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum, which is currently in development, alongside his wife, Arlene Silver.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Health issue keeps rearing its head?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And then there is the monster rearing its head.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In September, Kim viewed a high-thrust solid-fuel ICBM engine, believed to be a Hwasong-20 ICBM.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • At 331 cubic inches and 180 horsepower, the engine brought significant thrust to Chrysler's mainstream offerings, outclassing most of its competition.
    Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • He has also been tasked with elevating a passing game that has frequently been without its top two receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • As Loewe nose Nuria Cruelles tells it, this collection is about putting a modern, contemporary spin on classic ingredients—iris, vanilla, and oud—by elevating them in unique, unexpected way.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This significant upsurge is a result of a positive assessment from Citron Research, a prominent newsletter led by renowned short-seller Andrew Left, which suggested that the market is undervaluing LoanDepot’s mortgage servicing portfolio.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.
    Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Upraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraising. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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