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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
Verb
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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This approach increases data reliability, while providing a granular understanding of how the physical environment interacts with social regulation.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Alex Warren ascends to his first Global Excl.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trail contours around slopes thick with aspen and wildflowers, passes through forests rife with conifers and chanterelles, plunges across creeks and rivers, skirts crystalline lakes, and ascends a handful of high mountain passes.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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Nike's overreliance on promotions, for example, weakened its premium image.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And People Doing Likewise A twist arises in this.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The confusion likely arises from the closure of 5 permanent remote hearing sites (PRSs)—single rooms within field sites used for hearings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite the advancements in modern technologies, trading systems remain incredibly complex, with vast feature sets that have been built and refined over decades.—
Pooja Jain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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