Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising (to)
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The dogs were confused, not sure whether to attack or run for cover, and Susan was cracking up.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping and trying to rally his team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Pirates posted a photo of his family's reaction on social media, showing family members clapping, cheering and hugging each other.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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During an open practice Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, thousands of Illini fans showed up in orange to watch, while large groups of kids on field trips sat in the end zone, cheering.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, parents may even unintentionally reinforce the behavior by praising physical changes without understanding how they were achieved.—
Grace Baek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rapper previously shared rhetoric widely deemed as antisemitic on social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped a song praising Adolf Hitler.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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At 0-2, Nimmo had started applauding and offering loud encouragement from the Rangers dugout.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rising (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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