as in inflated
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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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as in waked
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascended
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of risen
David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And even if one person rents, apartment lease rates have risen 20% in the last four years, whereas that old mortgage payment stayed the same.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and their property have risen sharply, while Israel has carried out a series of deadly raids and drone strikes targeting armed Palestinian militants that have chewed up streets and left many Palestinian civilians in fear.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, public money has risen, from a median of $168 million per stadium in the 1990s to $350 million in the 2010s and $500 million in the 2020s.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
His star has risen after leading a top-10 defense for a season in Denver and then landing with the Panthers.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And while prices have risen so much, there hasn’t necessarily been a comparable increase in quality or value.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Or look at India where, despite entrenched and growing security tensions, imports from China have risen in 2024 in many segments, including machinery.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated its largest membership ever, with 62 Black lawmakers, while the total number of Black lawmakers in Congress has now risen to 67.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
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That number will have likely risen substantially due to the high rates of inflation and supply chain issues that have run epidemic over the last four years.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And even if one person rents, apartment lease rates have risen 20% in the last four years, whereas that old mortgage payment stayed the same.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and their property have risen sharply, while Israel has carried out a series of deadly raids and drone strikes targeting armed Palestinian militants that have chewed up streets and left many Palestinian civilians in fear.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, public money has risen, from a median of $168 million per stadium in the 1990s to $350 million in the 2010s and $500 million in the 2020s.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
His star has risen after leading a top-10 defense for a season in Denver and then landing with the Panthers.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And while prices have risen so much, there hasn’t necessarily been a comparable increase in quality or value.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Or look at India where, despite entrenched and growing security tensions, imports from China have risen in 2024 in many segments, including machinery.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated its largest membership ever, with 62 Black lawmakers, while the total number of Black lawmakers in Congress has now risen to 67.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for risen
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.—
Verity Burns,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, was diagnosed with cancer and has been getting treatment ever since, Buckingham Palace said in early February this year.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
25 Dec. 2024
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The last coronation in the United Kingdom was in 1953 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Ciara stood in the aisle while her kids — Future, Win, Sienna and Amora — climbed on top of her.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, North Texans awoke Sunday to a ferocious blast of Arctic air with gusty winds to 40 mph.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2025
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But the Sierra Nevada mountains awoke Saturday to a beautiful bluebird day with very little wind and lots of sunshine and powder.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, including gold, silver, copper and uranium.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, like gold, silver, copper and uranium.—
Monica Sager,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Risen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/risen. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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