uprear

verb

ˈəp-ˈrir How to pronounce uprear (audio)
Definition of uprearnext
as in to rise
to move or extend upward trees uprearing towards the sky

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  1. rise
  2. climb
  3. ascend
  4. soar
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  • Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Wait a few minutes, and the Cold Moon will rise beneath it.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of rise
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  • More than 100 have been sold in the past month alone, and thanks to the 45 percent off discount, that number will probably continue to climb.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Marvel Rivals has only been out for a few days, but it's already attracted over ten million players, and that number is set to keep climbing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of climb
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  • John told Lennon if the song ascended to the top of the charts, Lennon would have to join him onstage to sing it.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The evergreen tree growing atop the stairway that ascends 2,000 feet up a hillside near Manitou Springs has for years been decorated with bulbs, lights and other festive trinkets by hikers during the holiday season.
    Max Levy, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ascend
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  • Nissan's stock price soared on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as the news of the potential merger surfaced, opening at 417.6 yen ($2.7), 23.7% higher than the previous day's close.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Upon release, the album soared to No. 1 on Apple Music’s all-genre albums chart in 138 countries worldwide.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of soar
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