as in hills
an upward slope
the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult
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as in rises
to leave one's bed
uprise! we have lots of work to do today!
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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprises
Noun
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Wrap-around windows frame sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the surrounding hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
In one incident in 1995, prosecutors said Funston used candy to lure a 5-year-old girl into his car in Highland Hills, took her up into the hills and assaulted her.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Long-wavelength gravity anomalies are fingerprints of interior dynamics — clues to how heat escapes a planet, how dense material sinks and how buoyant material rises.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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An overnight stakeout on a deserted winter beach, a mystery creature ripping line for close to an hour, an angler refusing to quit, and then the moment a drone rises over the water and delivers the answer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The path climbs a low hill that’s often carpeted with an array of blooms.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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While it's appreciated for its ability to cover ground quickly, this vine also climbs.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The female athlete starts first, making two ascents, two descents and one section on foot.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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There have been ascents on Denali and Aconcagua and attempts to swim the English Channel.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It's been a while since any boat wakes disturbed the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this will be the thing that finally wakes them up.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Sacramento, the downtown arena and surrounding entertainment district are enjoyable and energetic without overwhelming fans with an assault of sound and light, and the purple beam that ascends skyward when the Kings win is a nice hometown touch.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, if a situation arises where a discussion needs to take place in the moment, Clarkin’s advice is to calmly reiterate your parenting decision.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gravity arises from the warping of space, and an impact on time can be detected with precise enough clocks.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Still, topping the central tower, which soars above the transept, has been a priority ahead of celebrations this June that will mark the centenary of Gaudí’s death.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Connected Venus soars into your partner zone, ensuring that cooperation feels natural and fair agreements come easier.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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