UPREARS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

uprears

verb

present tense third-person singular of uprear

as in rises

to move or extend upward trees uprearing towards the sky

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The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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The driver pulls their van off the road so it’s parked halfway on an empty lot, runs over in black jeans and a band tee with the sleeves cut off, and climbs into the truck bed as Hollywell jokingly pulls away.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Some climbs were quick weekend getaways; others were week-long trips in the summer.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of climbs

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Rising over Beira Lake, Colombo Lotus Tower in South Asia ascends 1,168 feet and is designed to resemble a blooming lotus, a symbol of purity and renewal in Sri Lankan culture.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of ascends

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Designed by French icons Jean Nouvel and the late Thierry Despont, the property soars 1,050 feet over bustling Midtown Manhattan and the Museum of Modern Art.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Under Baizhan’s shanyrak, a spiral of ceramic swallows and poppies soars toward the sky.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of soars

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The relatively new Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center ups the onboard wellness game, emphasizing a holistic approach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The number who made a suicide plan (which ups the risk of attempting suicide) also fell from 18% in 2021 to 12% in 2025.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

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