rising

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noun

ris·ing ˈrī-ziŋ

Synonyms of rising next

: insurrection, uprising

rising

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adverb

: approaching a stated age : nearly

a red cow rising four years old—

Lancaster (Pa.) Jour.

Examples of rising in a Sentence

Noun He was the leader of an armed rising against the elected government. a great rising of the people was all it took to bring down a regime that imagined that it would endure for a thousand years

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Noun

And with the gap between the rich and the poor rising, this doesn't appear to be an off-base assessment. —

Justin Klawans, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Scorpio risings with their family and home At home, Scorpio risings want a sense of order and prioritize communication, authority and emotions. —

Athena Sobhan, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Libra risings are deeply romantic and put in the effort for their romantic relationships. —

Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 Everything to Know About Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius What signs are compatible with Leo Rising signs? Leo risings are most compatible with Sagittarius. —

Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rising