rise (to)

verb

Definition of rise (to)next
as in to crack up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise (to)
  1. crack up
  2. clap
  3. salute
  4. applaud
  5. cheer
  6. hail
  7. praise
  8. laud
Verb
  • Lamorne cracked up at the suggestion, then quietly orchestrated a face-to-face.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Another video from the same day shows the family of three cracking up together in the pool.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of crack up
Verb
  • In a fan video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Swift can be seen cheering and clapping next to Donna, before pointing out someone on the field.
    Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.
    Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of clap
Verb
  • Ebony has unveiled its annual Power 100 list, saluting Black talent across entertainment, sports, business and culture.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Homebrewers have occasionally saluted Carter in the annual competition run by the American Homebrewers Association.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of salute
Verb
  • Lawyers representing the plaintiffs applauded the judge's decision.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Johnson applauds Harris' commitment to hire 14,000 behavioral health care workers in U.S. schools and warns of Trump's statements on withholding federal funding to schools that teach about the history of slavery.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • Even after a tribute video, highlighting many of his on- and off-court contributions to the team and community, was played on the giant halo video board, some fans cheered; most booed.
    Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While the Chiefs pummeled the New Orleans Saints, Brittany was cheering in an all-red outfit that looked straight out of a Britney Spears music video.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • There's been plenty of praise for their unlikely friendship, as many social media users hailed the dog for being so gentle around her new best friend.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of hail
Verb
  • In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of praise
Verb
  • The Substance was lauded by critics when it was released in theaters on September 20.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The series has been lauded as one of the most successful television shows in the history of HBO; along with her Emmy nomination, Woodley earned acting nominations for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award.
    Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of laud
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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