1
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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3
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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The child and their pet cat explore each wonder almost meditatively until the sun rises and the day’s joyful fun can begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But American oil can be put on a tanker and sent to Japan or the European Union if the price across the ocean rises.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Social media use remains widespread, with nine in 10 adult internet users (89 percent) using at least one social media platform, and this rises to 97 percent among 16–34-year-olds.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, the Natural Bridge rises 215 feet as a natural limestone arch that George Washington once surveyed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The April full moon rises tonight, bringing a spectacular natural light show to the early spring sky as NASA's Artemis 2 rocket sits on the pad ready to launch four astronauts on a 10-day mission to the far side of the natural satellite.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
When the mercury rises, your entire body is forced to work much harder than normal, which can affect performance and health; this summer’s series of heat waves has led to numerous deaths among athletes.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
When one rises, the other falls.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The findings are particularly alarming, the scientists say, because AI data centers are set to boom over the next few years, and these temperature rises come as planet-warming pollution is already making heat waves more extreme around the world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The time of year also influences gas prices, as demand for fuel rises during warmer months.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessica Riedl, a budget and tax fellow at the Brookings Institution, champions flattening benefits as the income scale rises.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, rainfall totals of 1-2 inches over several hours could trigger urban and poor drainage flooding, with rapid rises on small streams, AccuWeather warned.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Decreased blood availability isn’t the only reason your heart-rate rises in the heat.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Those contracts will be dwarfed by Carlsson and Bedard when their entry-level deals expire at the end of the season, as the NHL’s salary cap rises.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The child and their pet cat explore each wonder almost meditatively until the sun rises and the day’s joyful fun can begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But American oil can be put on a tanker and sent to Japan or the European Union if the price across the ocean rises.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Social media use remains widespread, with nine in 10 adult internet users (89 percent) using at least one social media platform, and this rises to 97 percent among 16–34-year-olds.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
In Virginia, the Natural Bridge rises 215 feet as a natural limestone arch that George Washington once surveyed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The April full moon rises tonight, bringing a spectacular natural light show to the early spring sky as NASA's Artemis 2 rocket sits on the pad ready to launch four astronauts on a 10-day mission to the far side of the natural satellite.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
When the mercury rises, your entire body is forced to work much harder than normal, which can affect performance and health; this summer’s series of heat waves has led to numerous deaths among athletes.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Analysts warned that further price rises will hit consumer demand, and that the war could trigger a bond market slowdown and a wider economic slump.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
When one rises, the other falls.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The findings are particularly alarming, the scientists say, because AI data centers are set to boom over the next few years, and these temperature rises come as planet-warming pollution is already making heat waves more extreme around the world.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The time of year also influences gas prices, as demand for fuel rises during warmer months.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessica Riedl, a budget and tax fellow at the Brookings Institution, champions flattening benefits as the income scale rises.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, rainfall totals of 1-2 inches over several hours could trigger urban and poor drainage flooding, with rapid rises on small streams, AccuWeather warned.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Decreased blood availability isn’t the only reason your heart-rate rises in the heat.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Those contracts will be dwarfed by Carlsson and Bedard when their entry-level deals expire at the end of the season, as the NHL’s salary cap rises.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rises
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?—
Chris Hildreth,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The notification sound of the incoming text message wakes the guy up.—
Agnieszka Szpila,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many promotions require customers to be rewards members or use a mobile app to redeem.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The villagers become sympathetic to the revolutionaries, who hide in the hills, and increasingly radicalized.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, just start making your trades to put your profit boosts to work and unlock your bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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