1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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2
as in wakes
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascends
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his rapid rise to president of the company
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as in hills
an area of high ground
if we can get to the top of that rise, we'll be able to see for miles
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as in inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climbs
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise
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Recent Examples of rises
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Venezuelan officials have counted over 1,900 deaths from the earthquakes as of Tuesday, a figure that rises daily.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Humidity usually rises overnight as temperatures fall, which is why nights feel damp and dew forms by early morning.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Sports science consistently shows that the home-court advantage rises with crowd size.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
When the temperature rises, these Levi’s 94 Baggy Shorts are my go-to.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The concentration of international students in STEM fields rises in tandem with their expertise.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The consequences are unpleasant, but can also turn dangerous very quickly as body temperature rises.
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Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If the Nets chase another wing, such as Denver’s Peyton Watson, the upside rises but the minute squeeze tightens again.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
For long-time Apple customers who remember how much Apple used to charge for RAM during the PowerPC days, these price rises might induce a little déjà vu.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
That contract should age well as Benson’s production catches up to the rest of his game and the NHL salary cap rises.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Retviews data highlights double-digit price rises for mass retailers like Zara and Gap, reflecting a gradual shift towards premiumization in the product range.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Technology companies stay competitive by being ready to provide data and communications services even before customer demand rises.
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Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Venezuelan officials have counted over 1,900 deaths from the earthquakes as of Tuesday, a figure that rises daily.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Humidity usually rises overnight as temperatures fall, which is why nights feel damp and dew forms by early morning.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Sports science consistently shows that the home-court advantage rises with crowd size.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
When the temperature rises, these Levi’s 94 Baggy Shorts are my go-to.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The concentration of international students in STEM fields rises in tandem with their expertise.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Noun
SpaceX, which owns the xAI business along with rockets, is already worth more than $2 trillion after its stock’s ballyhooed debut on Nasdaq this month, with sharp rises and falls along the way.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The consequences are unpleasant, but can also turn dangerous very quickly as body temperature rises.
—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If the Nets chase another wing, such as Denver’s Peyton Watson, the upside rises but the minute squeeze tightens again.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
For long-time Apple customers who remember how much Apple used to charge for RAM during the PowerPC days, these price rises might induce a little déjà vu.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
That contract should age well as Benson’s production catches up to the rest of his game and the NHL salary cap rises.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Retviews data highlights double-digit price rises for mass retailers like Zara and Gap, reflecting a gradual shift towards premiumization in the product range.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The island is devoid of high rises and fast-food restaurants.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Technology companies stay competitive by being ready to provide data and communications services even before customer demand rises.
—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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The squalling of a blue jay wakes me.
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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.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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As Genesis 19 continues, Lot and his two daughters take shelter in a cave in the nearby hills.
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The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
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Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
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The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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