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as in increases
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 wakes
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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3
as in ascends
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotions
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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2
as in hills
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 inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climbs
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 rises
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The restructure means that Jackson’s salary-cap number in 2027 rises to just over $84 million.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Economists call this an example of capital deepening, or when workers gain access to better tools and their individual productivity rises as a result—like when a construction worker trades in a shovel for a mechanical excavator.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That figure rises to $96,000 when benefits such as healthcare and other insurance are included.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Now the summer road trip season is approaching, when gasoline demand traditionally rises.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Vogue, 25 May 2026
Add capital deepening — companies investing more as the return on capital rises — and the numbers get larger still.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
That couldn’t be truer during summer’s most sweltering days, when the challenge is not only to dress well, but to feel well too—a task that only grows more difficult the higher the mercury rises.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
When demand rises, prices increase.
—Hemant K. Bhargava, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Parts of Florida, Texas and other Sun Belt markets that once saw pandemic-era demand spikes are now tilting toward buyers as inventory rises and demand cools.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
And opinions won’t carry much weight as the pressure meter rises.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is still hovering at about 50,000, so, despite gasoline price rises, the economy is doing very well.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
China’s stockpile of Iranian oil will only last a few more weeks and then oil price rises will hit China like a brick.
—Yan Bennett, The Conversation, 15 May 2026
Verb
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The restructure means that Jackson’s salary-cap number in 2027 rises to just over $84 million.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Economists call this an example of capital deepening, or when workers gain access to better tools and their individual productivity rises as a result—like when a construction worker trades in a shovel for a mechanical excavator.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That figure rises to $96,000 when benefits such as healthcare and other insurance are included.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Now the summer road trip season is approaching, when gasoline demand traditionally rises.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Noun
As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.
—Vogue, 25 May 2026
Add capital deepening — companies investing more as the return on capital rises — and the numbers get larger still.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
That couldn’t be truer during summer’s most sweltering days, when the challenge is not only to dress well, but to feel well too—a task that only grows more difficult the higher the mercury rises.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
When demand rises, prices increase.
—Hemant K. Bhargava, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Parts of Florida, Texas and other Sun Belt markets that once saw pandemic-era demand spikes are now tilting toward buyers as inventory rises and demand cools.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
And opinions won’t carry much weight as the pressure meter rises.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is still hovering at about 50,000, so, despite gasoline price rises, the economy is doing very well.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
China’s stockpile of Iranian oil will only last a few more weeks and then oil price rises will hit China like a brick.
—Yan Bennett, The Conversation, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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The chance of rain increases a bit during the beginning of next workweek.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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In such environments, adding more dashboards increases cognitive load rather than clarity.—
Krupesh Bhat,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The body essentially wakes itself up after fixing what needs fixing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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When Lydia wakes from her own nightmarish sleep, Vivian’s seat is empty.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Ngannou has since had more success on the combat sports landscape, including a highlight-reel knockout in his MVP MMA 1 debut, which keeps his name in the heavyweight conversation across promotions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Every small-market team would be initially guaranteed a minimum of $240 million in revenue every season (subject to requirements that funds be used to compete on the field) as well as other boosts such as draft picks and benefits for low-revenue teams active in free agency and other signings.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Collector's Editions that also offer in-game items and boosts blur the lines in these kinds of games.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Looping inside Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ogdens, two of the park’s prominent peaks, are railway tracks designed to tackle the elevation grades and enable trains to tackle the climbs and descents without losing control.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which halted their sharp recent climbs on worries about inflation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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