1
as in to increase
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 to wake
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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3
as in to climb
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotion
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 hill
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 ascent
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climb
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 rise
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Graffiti, street stickers, and paintings dot the streets, suggesting that millions of Berliners bike through an invisible Fourth Reich that is rising all around them.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The jury’s deadlock on McClain’s charges may give rise to another round of excuses to do nothing.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Jack Posobiec, a right-wing influencer who rose to prominence by pushing conspiracy theories such as Pizzagate, was invited by Pentagon officials to travel on Hegseth’s first trip overseas.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Graffiti, street stickers, and paintings dot the streets, suggesting that millions of Berliners bike through an invisible Fourth Reich that is rising all around them.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The spike has contributed to an overall rise in grocery prices, which increased half a percent last month, the Labor Department’s consumer price index report released last week found.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The jury’s deadlock on McClain’s charges may give rise to another round of excuses to do nothing.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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This woke bill is just one more example of the moral decay that emanates from Democrats who turn away from Christianity.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
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Neither woke progressivism nor MAGA populism are terms that would be familiar to Hamilton, Jefferson, Partridge, Thayer, or Jackson.—
Ryan Shaw / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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And with Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu now sidelined, the rookie’s usage rate should continue to climb.—
Eric Wong,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Why do squirrels run corkscrews around the perimeter of a tree instead of climbing straight up?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Getting to promotion and relegation will not be an easy fight, however.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the core of Heineken’s AI initiatives are employing predictive models addressing revenue management, optimization of promotions, consumer promotions in grocery stores, and business-to-business trade promotions.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Their Southwestern-style ranch on Old Sunset Trail sits on a hill in a gated community with views of the Rocky Mountains.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the 30 years since my first free ascent, only 12 people have made an all free ascent of the Nose.—
Lynn Hill,
Outside Online,
17 Feb. 2025
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The strike was pivotal to Osborn’s political ascent, coming at a time when unions, including the United Auto Workers, were pushing harder against companies for higher wages and benefits.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bryce Young’s second-half ascension during the final eight weeks of the 2024 season should have the Panthers feeling relatively good about the stability of their quarterback position in 2025.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Feb. 2025
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Prince bin Salman’s ascension as a powerbroker in the talks stem from his close relationship with US President Donald Trump, who supported the young royal when he was internationally shunned following the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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