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 entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hills
Verb
  • The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but that rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • How to see the Taurid meteor showers Both showers appear to originate from Taurus, a constellation that rises during the evening and climbs higher into the sky as the night progresses.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Risk climbs with the amount consumed, and women who drink are advised to limit intake to no more than one drink per day.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 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
  • 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
Verb
  • While no business can prepare for every possible disruption, planning ahead can help owners protect their company’s financial health when trouble arises.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The problem arises when the relationship changes but the assumptions surrounding it do not.
    — Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Drake’s HABIBTI soars 116-2 (returning to its peak) after it was reissued with four additional songs.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026
  • His delivery is a stark contrast to the recording, which soars almost reluctantly, and his voice is as determined as ever.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of soars
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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