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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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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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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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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
Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This alarming rise in hostility has only reinforced the urgent need to clarify and strengthen protections for Jewish individuals across all federal anti-discrimination statutes, not just Title VI.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Today’s offal movement is, in part, an offshoot of the carnivore diet—a meat-heavy approach to eating that, despite copious warnings from nutritionists, rose to prominence online beginning around 2018.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Thousands of miles of canals cut through the wetlands by oil companies weakens them and exacerbates the impacts of sea level rise.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
This alarming rise in hostility has only reinforced the urgent need to clarify and strengthen protections for Jewish individuals across all federal anti-discrimination statutes, not just Title VI.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
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The Brennan Center for Justice found last December that white voter turnout rates increased whereas black voter turnout rates did not in the last election.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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The review also concluded that New York’s aggressive push toward renewable energy has insulated the state somewhat from the cost increases the tariffs and volatility could bring, at least in the short term.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Investors are slowly waking to the opportunities created by China’s ban on the export of rare earths but a modest uptick in the share prices of non-Chinese miners of the material could be just the start of something much bigger.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro, a Democrat, said Pennsylvania State Police woke him and his family at 2 a.m. to evacuate them as the fire spread.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Such was the case this past week when all of the major news was focused on multiple beloved wrestlers leaving their respected promotions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jo Harkin’s second novel, The Pretender, looks at how the young man believed to be the son of the long-deceased Duke of Clarence navigates his sudden rise in the royal ranks during the early ascent of the Tudors.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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But its last two Starship test missions, Flight 7 and Flight 8, exploded when their Ship upper stages failed during ascent in January and March of this year.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The agreement had required Iran to drastically reduce its uranium enrichment and stockpile levels in return for sanctions relief, which helped stabilize its economy before the U.S. exit reversed those gains.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a statement announcing one of these rollbacks, the EPA said that the U.S. has already made major gains in air quality, implying that these are enough.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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