1
as in increased
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 woke
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in climbed
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of rose
Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
At José María Vargas Stadium, one of the largest shelters, the number of people rose from about 1,200 to 1,750 in a single day, forcing the nonprofit to send additional food quickly.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Shady Alassar | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil rose slightly early Tuesday, fluctuating as investors show cautious optimism about an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Keep in mind, this sale applies only to the dusty rose upholstery, so inventory is more limited.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
At José María Vargas Stadium, one of the largest shelters, the number of people rose from about 1,200 to 1,750 in a single day, forcing the nonprofit to send additional food quickly.
—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Shady Alassar | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil rose slightly early Tuesday, fluctuating as investors show cautious optimism about an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Keep in mind, this sale applies only to the dusty rose upholstery, so inventory is more limited.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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The ongoing war between woke and anti-woke factions is a fatuous melodrama best left to the satirists.
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Lange's husband went home and woke her up to share the good news, the lottery said.
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The cinematic denoument revived some measure of hope in a reeling nation, where the official casualty count announced Saturday climbed to 2,954 dead and 16,592 injured, with thousands remaining missing.
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On July 1, Russian daredevils climbed to the tip of the building's spire before getting engaged, and then arrested.
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Her five of fifty-eight party-line rulings swelled this term to thirteen of fifty-six.
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Over the last three years, DpHue has more than doubled its business in Ulta and Amazon, specifically, as the at-home color market has swelled 3 to 5 percent annually.
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The question arose following the ouster from the September primary ballot of Republican Anne Manning Martin by the state Ballot Law Commission.
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In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
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As genetics, psychology, and neuroscience ascended, the twentieth century sent physiognomy back into disrepute, and today, from Lavater to Lombroso, its promoters may seem a racist shade of quaint.
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Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
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This openness also accelerated the tech industry in a less obvious way.
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The financial collapse in 2008 accelerated wealth inequality.
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The new app, named OCBC WoW, will first be rolled out as a beta version to fifty users, then to OCBC’s wealth clients, and eventually to its retail banking segment.
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The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.
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“Rose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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