uprear

verb

ˈəp-ˈrir How to pronounce uprear (audio)
Definition of uprearnext
as in to rise
to move or extend upward trees uprearing towards the sky

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprear
  1. rise
  2. climb
  3. ascend
  4. soar
Verb
  • Eliminating the tax credit didn’t kill the EV market entirely, however, and EV sales in the US actually rose 15% from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Exports of high-tech items surged nearly 41% in January-July from the same period the year before, while shipments of vehicles jumped 55% and overall exports of electronics and machinery rose 26%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • The curious boys climbed onto the roof of their home for a better look, but climbed back down when scolded by their grandmother.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Georgia homeowners are continuing to feel it in their wallets as insurance costs climb, driven by stronger storms and higher rebuilding costs.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of climb
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  • Fitzpatrick ascended to the role after serving as the state treasurer and House budget chair.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rowan ascended to the CEO role in 2021, and the company’s assets have swelled to over $1 trillion earlier this year.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascend
Verb
  • As share prices have soared, newcomers like Ke are pouring in.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With Kalshi's soaring valuation and market integration through platforms like Robinhood, the stakes are immense.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of soar
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“Uprear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprear. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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