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
  • The scene makes Perkins crack up — Death looks tired and haggard, his job is never done (especially this week), and while the father-son may have escaped this round, their paths will cross in some unknowable way in the future.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The characters’ awkward and absurd interactions were so funny, none of the four actors could help cracking up.
    — John Russell, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of crack up
Verb
  • In one video, another husband, who happens to be a drummer according to the video’s text, finds the beat quickly and even has help from his son, who claps along in rhythm.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Why isn’t this movie about her and her hot girlfriend? Love the shot of Gracie clapping approvingly.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of clap
Verb
  • Trump had already saluted the contributions of African Americans in a proclamation on Jan. 31.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Indeed, there’s an undoubtedly nationalistic aspect to Timestamp, fostered by scenes of students singing patriotic hymns or saluting the dead during moments of silence, as well as in the lessons teachers give them about Ukrainians bravely resisting Russian invaders.
    — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of salute
Verb
  • This is the other cost-cutting tip – there were only two – that consumers applauded, on balance, in the Wells Fargo survey.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Pritzker applauded Illinois student test scores in reading and math.
    — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • Host Drew Carey was quick to console him, holding his hand as the crowd cheered.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The harsh reality is that women like Goddard will continue to thrive because there will always be a group of enablers cheering them on.
    — Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • When Google started to roll out passkeys in 2023, it was hailed as the end of the password.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Raj Ganguly, co-CEO of B Capital, hailed the Gulf state’s approach to artificial intelligence, and its support for the sector, as of particular interest.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of hail
Verb
  • After all, most fertility specialists and advocates would welcome IVF becoming less expensive and more accessible to all, and many praised the possibility of the government doing so.
    — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Shoppers praised the cabinet’s luxe finishes and durable design.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of praise
Verb
  • Looking fashionable aside, the family went to the renowned Jardin Majorelle, which is lauded as one of the most mysterious gardens in Morocco.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The podcast was lauded for painting a rare portrait of life behind the bars.
    — Shawna Chen, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of laud
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