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
  • Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • For those with mobility issues or simply don’t want to tolerate a humid summer night in Madrid or tackle the hills in Lisbon, cars can be arranged.
    — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of hills
Verb
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • As cyber insecurity rises and trust declines, protecting brand perception becomes a critical, measurable part of managing operational risk.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • The Future Nostalgia smash climbs on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The girl's mother, Elizabeth Kale, said Cecelia climbs trees every day.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • Those ascents have largely been unauthorized, but actor and musician Jared Leto was allowed to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor in 2023 to promote a tour.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Definition of ascents
Verb
  • The squalling of a blue jay wakes me.
    — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Definition of wakes
Verb
  • Its challenging seven-mile Pinnacle Park Trail ascends more than 3,000 feet and offers spectacular views from the summit.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Definition of ascends
Verb
  • For now, the former Braves catcher returns to Triple-A as emergency depth, ready if another need arises later this season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Readers know to expect that no matter what conflict arises, a resolution is possible.
    — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
    — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Last to note, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, soars into the kingdom of Leo from June 30 until July 26, 2027.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of soars
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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