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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Graham, 45, has been considered a coach on the rise and somehow has the Raiders playing decent defense despite their bad season.
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Food prices are expected to increase at a slower rate in 2025 but will remain on the rise.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
In between Queen and Linkin Park comes Creed, who are on the rise.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Inbound migration to Florida has also significantly slowed down since the pandemic boom, while inventory is still on the rise thanks to building projects that began in the past few years.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Chad Graff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Food prices are expected to increase at a slower rate in 2025 but will remain on the rise.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
In between Queen and Linkin Park comes Creed, who are on the rise.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Inbound migration to Florida has also significantly slowed down since the pandemic boom, while inventory is still on the rise thanks to building projects that began in the past few years.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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