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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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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
Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Once its four propellers kick in, its nose rises up until the whole thing is standing vertically on its two back wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
The sun rises at its farthest northeast position on the horizon of the year on the date of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Will assets that have historically performed well when inflation rises continue to do so?
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
When inflation rises, the Fed usually responds by raising the overnight rate.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
There is a scenario where inflation rises, and long-term interest rates fall.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The good news is that from here on out, each day will gradually grow longer and sunnier as the sun rises earlier and sets later until the summer solstice in June.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Once its four propellers kick in, its nose rises up until the whole thing is standing vertically on its two back wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
The sun rises at its farthest northeast position on the horizon of the year on the date of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Will assets that have historically performed well when inflation rises continue to do so?
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
When inflation rises, the Fed usually responds by raising the overnight rate.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
There is a scenario where inflation rises, and long-term interest rates fall.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The good news is that from here on out, each day will gradually grow longer and sunnier as the sun rises earlier and sets later until the summer solstice in June.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As Joy ascends to the heavens, the new star becomes visible throughout history, providing inspiration to World War II Manchester, Hillary and Tenzing ascending Everest in 1953, and former companion Ruby Sunday in the present day.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The journey ascends to the summit of Gornergrat offers stunning 360° views of the pyramidal Matterhorn Mountain and over 30 towering 4,000-meter peaks.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Document how these factors influence internal decisions about hiring, promotions and pay raises.—
Lyssa Hansard,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Scope out other potential suppliers before any trouble arises and share this information with interested buyers to put their mind at ease.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Alexander-Arnold does still have the license to drift inside when the opportunity arises under Slot.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The medal recognizes a broad spectrum of achievements ranging from public service and philanthropy to advancements in the arts, sciences, literature, and athletics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Throughout history, technological advancements have continually influenced how organizations operate.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Remove the economic cliffs that prohibit people from climbing the ladder of success without the risk of losing public resources.—
Len Fasano,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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Red and brown cliffs, varnished by thousands of years of high-desert weather, towered on either side of me.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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