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as in revolt
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
a great rising of the people was all it took to bring down a regime that imagined that it would endure for a thousand years
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as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
the rising of the sun
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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as in waking
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascending
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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Recent Examples of rising
Athena Sobhan, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
And with the gap between the rich and the poor rising, this doesn't appear to be an off-base assessment.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024
With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For Sagittarius risings, the planet is considered their chart ruler and has a significant impact on their birth chart.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
And with the gap between the rich and the poor rising, this doesn't appear to be an off-base assessment.
—Justin Klawans, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024
With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising
Noun
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This change sparked revolt and, eventually, revolution.—
Carla Gardina Pestana,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
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Carney assumed his role as Liberal leader and prime minister after his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, announced his resignation in January amid a polling slump for the Liberal Party and an internal revolt in his cabinet.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The summit push then takes four to seven days as hikers slowly ascend the mountain before making one final 10-12 hour climb to the mountain's peak.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The song leads in its 55th week on the chart, wrapping the longest climb to No. 1 in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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Most climbers ascending the Grand are protected by belay ropes in case of a fall.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The vote happens in ascending player order this time.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, another popular uprising against him could start.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Historically, Neptune in Aries brings uprisings and unforeseen changes, with ideologies and thoughts that veer from the status quo.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latter franchise is gearing up for the playoffs and perhaps an ascent to the NBA's summit, where the Larry O'Brien Trophy awaits.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget sunscreen, sturdy athletic shoes, and layers; some people find trekking poles help with balance during the ascent.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Fitch cited the January 6th insurrection as a significant concern.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The exchange comes after the president issued a blanket pardon for nearly all of those charged for the insurrection just hours after returning to the White House.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Rising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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