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
  • Then there are the grounds themselves, nestled in the picturesque Surrey hills and brimming with picturesque scenery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Either way, their kids are left to their own devices, which means snorting coke off the coffee table, doing homework during happy hour, and hosting lavish parties at their big empty homes in the Hollywood hills.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hills
Verb
  • With little rain forecast, countries across Central and Eastern Europe are turning to expensive imports as power demand rises.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Reliable, around-the-clock electricity has become a growing priority as power demand rises from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial expansion.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rises
Verb
  • Observers in the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes generally enjoy the best views because the radiant — the constellation Aquarius — climbs much higher in the sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Despite coal’s shrinking share, analysts say that China might still use more this year than last as power demand rapidly climbs.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
Verb
  • But when Lucky wakes from a drugged sleep, Cary is gone and the money too, and police are pulling up outside.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • After their first union, Eamonn (the handsome son, of course) wakes to Aneeka praying.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of wakes
Verb
  • This frame, the singer-songwriter climbs to new career peaks on multiple tallies as one of the biggest hits of the year in many parts of the world ascends once more.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the train ascends above the Boardwalk, riders will experience their second launch about halfway through, which will be the world’s first upside-down launch that increases the speed from 60 to 80 mph.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of ascends
Verb
  • From Melikova’s intimate prose and local industry connections arises an essential sensory texture of national belonging, alongside a moral register sharp enough to carry a critical charge and light enough to keep it wry.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The problem arises when technological innovation is mistaken for social policy.
    — Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • Continue reading … SHIFTING GROUND — Voters fuel a 'San Francisco comeback' as mayor soars to 74% approval.
    — , FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Tension soars as Rand approaches the isolated home where Lucky is hiding out with a grandmother and her girls.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of soars
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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