on the rise
idiom
1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
Prices are on the rise again.
The water level in the lake is on the rise.
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
an actress whose career is on the rise
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Meanwhile, white supremacist rhetoric and activities have been on the rise since last summer, particularly among groups designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Clingan on the rise There were expectations for Donovan Clingan coming into this season.
—Stan Son, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The legacy businesses — broadcast television, transactional video and theatrical releases — are all struggling, while the sectors that are on the rise include streaming and online video platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Partnerships on the rise International Delight has leaned hard into a novelty category for growth, especially with creamers built around popular TV shows and movies, including some nostalgic titles.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Clingan on the rise There were expectations for Donovan Clingan coming into this season.
—Stan Son, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The legacy businesses — broadcast television, transactional video and theatrical releases — are all struggling, while the sectors that are on the rise include streaming and online video platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Partnerships on the rise International Delight has leaned hard into a novelty category for growth, especially with creamers built around popular TV shows and movies, including some nostalgic titles.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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