uprises 1 of 2

noun

plural of uprise
as in hills
an upward slope the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult

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uprises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of uprise
1
as in rises
to leave one's bed uprise! we have lots of work to do today!

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2
as in climbs
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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  1. hills
  2. rises
  3. climbs
  4. ascents
  5. wakes
  6. ascends
  7. arises
  8. soars
Noun
  • The stone pavilions of Amanruya pepper the hills of Bodrum’s north coastline, with sweeping views of the Aegean and the scent of cypress trees ever-present.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The surrounding green hills and mountains give eclipse photographers a very different backdrop from the flatter, more arid landscapes farther south.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of hills
Verb
  • South Korea's strong economic growth has been driven largely by semiconductor exports as global demand for computing power rises with the AI boom.
    — Lim Hui Jie,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For those graduating from the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne (ECSCP), which was folded into the IFM in 2019 and focuses on fashion and couture craft and technique, the ratio rises to nearly 100 percent.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The price climbs to $55 during peak travel periods, including Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, if passengers pay at least 24 hours before departure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As the United States climbs this escalation ladder, Washington needs to explain how additional military action will lead to a sustainable peace and a more secure regional order.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • On steep, technical ascents requiring absolute finesse, the harsh surge of electric torque can spin the rear tire.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In May, two Indian climbers died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ascents
Verb
  • The speaker in Hirshfield’s poem wakes twice, inviting us to consider both a physical awakening and a spiritual one.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026
  • A couple in crisis wakes to find their apartment sealed off by a mysterious, unbreakable substance.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of wakes
Verb
  • As Raman ascends to mayor, the City Council must address other questions as well.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The store is anchored by a central staircase with a wrought-iron banister that ascends sinuously to the second floor, where Kiton is introducing a more intimate space dedicated to customization and made-to-measure.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ascends
Verb
  • Unlike modern web apps or authentication gatekeepers, email wasn’t designed to fail fast, meaning to immediately halt when a problem arises.
    — Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Geer added that a challenger could instead emerge further down the road, as circumstances change and an opportunity to take on Jeffries arises.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • The business is really doing well as demand for fiber optic cables soars thanks to AI.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • That soars to 50% Friday, 70% Saturday and 80% Sunday, according to the weather service.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of soars
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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