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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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as in wakes
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascends
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotions
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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as in hills
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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as in inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climbs
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 rises
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the Financial Times aptly points out, unless consumption rises and investment patterns shift, China risks deeper deflation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
For those with an MBA, this rises to $101,000.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
For higher cost of living areas, which are required to be 150% of the regular loan limit, the threshold rises to $1,209,750, an increase of about $60,000 over the 2024 limit of $1,149,825.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, the squirrels appear active, their body temperature rises back to normal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
This rises to 109cd/m in the standard setting.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As the Financial Times aptly points out, unless consumption rises and investment patterns shift, China risks deeper deflation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
For those with an MBA, this rises to $101,000.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
For higher cost of living areas, which are required to be 150% of the regular loan limit, the threshold rises to $1,209,750, an increase of about $60,000 over the 2024 limit of $1,149,825.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, the squirrels appear active, their body temperature rises back to normal.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
This rises to 109cd/m in the standard setting.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last hole then ascends 40 feet to a narrow green guarded by three stealthy bunkers.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Executives quickly rolled out value meals and promotions to try to win people back, especially lower-income consumers who’d long been the company’s base.Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Specific State Anticompetitive Market Distortions A separate sort of problem arises from specific government regulatory schemes that distort markets, often by imposing economically unjustified burdens on competitors.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This gap often arises because emotions are contagious.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the company accelerates its factory relocation to shorten supply chains and move production closer to customers, accurate factory digital twins have played a key role and also delivered some unexpected benefits.Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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These advancements suggest that, despite current headwinds, Alphabet is well-positioned to remain a leader in the big tech landscape.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Apparently, Sue has been putting all of her time not already occupied by bad-mouthing Kyle into digging under rocks and cliffs looking for idols.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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