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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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3
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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2
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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3
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
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And innovation rises with necessity and proximity; when there is a financial incentive to produce locally, the incentives to invest in R&D shift accordingly.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking sight as the sun rises over New Zealand's eastern horizon with its left side partially eclipsed, along with a striking view of the eclipse maximum, when over 70% of the solar disk will be hidden by the silhouette of Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
There are other technological solutions being trialed, such as a heatstroke prevention wristwatch that detects rises in body temperature, which the Tokyo government is helping develop and distribute.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
This 18-foot-tall structure rises from the ground, a skeleton of elevated rectangles holding a collection of 140 bells, most donated by Italians.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The world’s tallest sea stack—Ball’s Pyramid, which rises more than 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean is a magnet for marine life.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Large-scale monetary expansions are often associated with inflation, but wartime price controls helped keep price rises in check.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Where To Find Saturn In The Night Sky During its opposition, Saturn rises in the east at sunset, stays in the southern sky all night and sets in the west at sunrise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And innovation rises with necessity and proximity; when there is a financial incentive to produce locally, the incentives to invest in R&D shift accordingly.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking sight as the sun rises over New Zealand's eastern horizon with its left side partially eclipsed, along with a striking view of the eclipse maximum, when over 70% of the solar disk will be hidden by the silhouette of Earth's moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time.
—Garth Greenwell, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
There are other technological solutions being trialed, such as a heatstroke prevention wristwatch that detects rises in body temperature, which the Tokyo government is helping develop and distribute.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
This 18-foot-tall structure rises from the ground, a skeleton of elevated rectangles holding a collection of 140 bells, most donated by Italians.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The world’s tallest sea stack—Ball’s Pyramid, which rises more than 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean is a magnet for marine life.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Transparency rises, and duplicate work drops.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Large-scale monetary expansions are often associated with inflation, but wartime price controls helped keep price rises in check.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Before the larger increases over the last four years, there had been a decade of moderate annual rises averaging only about 3 percent, according to Mercer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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The fact that consumers ingest them or rub them into their skin increases the safety risk, the experts said.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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This increases your chances of being cited.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This wakes my kids who start crying.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The stone barn still ascends over Grange Avenue, a monument to the lime kilns that helped build Milwaukee’s homes, churches and factories.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Be warned, though, that the steep inclines and seemingly endless switchbacks can be seriously challenging.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sign up with this welcome offer and gain access to dozens of same-game parlay boosts by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, since changes in producer prices are an early warning of coming price boosts at the household level, economic policy makers in the administration and at the Fed who swore oaths to do their jobs should miss some sleep.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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The suspension bridge over Matthews Creek gives you a great view of Raven Cliff Falls and stable ground to pause and rest your legs between all the switchbacks and steep climbs.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of trailheads are scattered along the corridor, and cyclists flock to the blacktop in droves for the scenic pedaling and tough climbs.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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