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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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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
Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Blood pressure typically rises temporarily during strength training.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
As anxiety rises, so does our need for self-care.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
When the temperature rises to more than single digits, the Earth might burn up!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Since Saba is a volcanic island that rises steeply straight out of the sea, most species simply never made it there.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Roughly 30 seconds in, Malinin’s heart rate rises to 90 percent of its capacity, about 180 beats a minute, and stays there for the duration.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
As the body count rises, survival depends on collective action among the incarcerated population.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Students worry that as demand rises, off-campus landlords will have even more power to raise prices.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Spend More Time Upstairs Hot air rises.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When pressure rises, choices shape outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Croatia dropped the kuna in 2023, and the change was met with widespread stories about rampant inflation — perhaps explaining other countries’ reluctance — although the European Central Bank said that price rises continued on existing trends.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As the border fence rises, some say California state officials should be leading the charge on protecting local wildlife — and so far have not.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Blood pressure typically rises temporarily during strength training.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
As my recycling bin fills with tins, my optimism rises, too.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
As anxiety rises, so does our need for self-care.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
When the temperature rises to more than single digits, the Earth might burn up!
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Since Saba is a volcanic island that rises steeply straight out of the sea, most species simply never made it there.
—James Barrett, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Roughly 30 seconds in, Malinin’s heart rate rises to 90 percent of its capacity, about 180 beats a minute, and stays there for the duration.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
When bleeding or swelling inside one of these compartments builds up, pressure rises and begins to squeeze the muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
As the body count rises, survival depends on collective action among the incarcerated population.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Students worry that as demand rises, off-campus landlords will have even more power to raise prices.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Spend More Time Upstairs Hot air rises.
—Erin Huffstetler, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When pressure rises, choices shape outcomes.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Croatia dropped the kuna in 2023, and the change was met with widespread stories about rampant inflation — perhaps explaining other countries’ reluctance — although the European Central Bank said that price rises continued on existing trends.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As the border fence rises, some say California state officials should be leading the charge on protecting local wildlife — and so far have not.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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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
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According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday the company reported better-than-expected sales and delivered beats on the top and bottom lines, driven by buzzy promotions and value offerings.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the West Side to the East Side, the riverfront to the surrounding hills, Cincinnati is a city of 52 unique neighborhoods.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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There was treadmill work, the running deck set at steep inclines, the speed gradually increasing.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the car—small, low to the ground, and exceedingly heavy, owing to the ballistic steel and glass—is not suited to a city like Caracas, which is rife with steep inclines and deep potholes, and is best travelled in a four-by-four.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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