as in hill
an upward slope
the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult
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as in to rise
to leave one's bed
uprise! we have lots of work to do today!
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as in to climb
to move or extend upward
as we went from the coast into the state's interior, the land gradually began uprising and eventually we were on mountainous terrain
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Recent Examples of uprise
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s called crustal uplift, crustal uprise, tectonic uplift—all terms that refer to the same idea.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020
There are, of course, some individuals who are concerned about the uprise of AI.
—Ben Meisner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
Justiniano says that the October 2019 social uprise and the pandemic deeply affected her family.
—Daniela Mohor W., CNN, 20 Nov. 2021
While teachers in Arizona are marching to the state Capitol Thursday, more than 10,000 teachers in Colorado are expected to demonstrate in Denver as part of this burgeoning teacher uprise.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
Besides, that way the maps are harder for other systems to get ahold of in case of a robot uprise.
—Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 26 July 2017
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Haniyeh was born in a refugee camp near Gaza City, and joined Hamas in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, or uprising against Israel’s occupation in Gaza and the West Bank.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 31 July 2024
Both 13-year and 17-year-old cicada broods are uprising simultaneously.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
There are multiple fees at the center of this year’s Amazon seller uprising.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The star also played uprising leader and Peter's lookalike, Pugachev, through the entire season before that character, too, met an untimely end in the finale.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 May 2023
This was the first time the Supreme Court decided on Section 3, a clause that says officials who engaged in insurrection, an act of uprising against the government, should be barred from holding office again.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024
The prime minister’s post in the PA was set up in 2003, following the Second Palestinian Intifada (uprising) after the US, the European Union and Israel called for reforms.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Advertisement For Israel, in turn, Thai workers are a way to avoid using Palestinian workers, who, until the 1987 intifada — or uprising against Israeli occupation — were the country’s primary agricultural labor force.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Noun
On the resale and rental platforms front, the response to fur has been somewhat mixed, although real and faux fur are experiencing an uprise.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s called crustal uplift, crustal uprise, tectonic uplift—all terms that refer to the same idea.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020
There are, of course, some individuals who are concerned about the uprise of AI.
—Ben Meisner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
Justiniano says that the October 2019 social uprise and the pandemic deeply affected her family.
—Daniela Mohor W., CNN, 20 Nov. 2021
While teachers in Arizona are marching to the state Capitol Thursday, more than 10,000 teachers in Colorado are expected to demonstrate in Denver as part of this burgeoning teacher uprise.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
Besides, that way the maps are harder for other systems to get ahold of in case of a robot uprise.
—Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 26 July 2017
Verb
That’s, of course, because the June presidential debate led us to Biden’s courageous and unexpected decision to step down, smash any intraparty uprising about a free-for-all primary, and declare Kamala Harris his successor.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Haniyeh was born in a refugee camp near Gaza City, and joined Hamas in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, or uprising against Israel’s occupation in Gaza and the West Bank.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 31 July 2024
Both 13-year and 17-year-old cicada broods are uprising simultaneously.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
There are multiple fees at the center of this year’s Amazon seller uprising.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The star also played uprising leader and Peter's lookalike, Pugachev, through the entire season before that character, too, met an untimely end in the finale.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 May 2023
This was the first time the Supreme Court decided on Section 3, a clause that says officials who engaged in insurrection, an act of uprising against the government, should be barred from holding office again.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024
The prime minister’s post in the PA was set up in 2003, following the Second Palestinian Intifada (uprising) after the US, the European Union and Israel called for reforms.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Advertisement For Israel, in turn, Thai workers are a way to avoid using Palestinian workers, who, until the 1987 intifada — or uprising against Israeli occupation — were the country’s primary agricultural labor force.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprise
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Synopsis: Set in a timeless English village, where everything is picturesque – everything, that is, except for the vampires living in the castle on the hill who come out at night for a little drink of the locals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Insurance premiums have risen 24% on average in recent years, according to the Consumer Federation of America.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Future policy changes could determine whether America’s retirement age continues to rise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Along the length of the U.S.-Mexico border, migrant deaths climbed five years running through fiscal 2022, the last period for which data is publicly available.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Expect to get your burn on early, with the heart-pumping Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks that drop you at Scout Overlook, where the Angels Landing ascent begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The Long Gray Line and character At West Point, cadets wake before the sun comes up, shoes shined, uniforms squared away.—
Brianna Keilar,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Richardson woke him up, saying Leslie was overdosing.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Verb
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This frame, the cut ascends one space from No. 3 to No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The half-mile trail has some uneven terrain and is on a gradual incline.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The incline is so steep there are times when hikers slip-slide on all fours, grabbing onto shrub roots for purchase as tiny lizards dart under their hands.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
Verb
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However, with a strategic approach and dedication, opportunities will arise.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Over time, writing arose in multiple locations in Asia and Africa.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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“Uprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprise. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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