as in hill
an upward slope
the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult
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as in to rise
to leave one's bed
uprise! we have lots of work to do today!
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as in to climb
to move or extend upward
as we went from the coast into the state's interior, the land gradually began uprising and eventually we were on mountainous terrain
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Recent Examples of uprise
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s called crustal uplift, crustal uprise, tectonic uplift—all terms that refer to the same idea.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020
There are, of course, some individuals who are concerned about the uprise of AI.
—Ben Meisner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
Justiniano says that the October 2019 social uprise and the pandemic deeply affected her family.
—Daniela Mohor W., CNN, 20 Nov. 2021
While teachers in Arizona are marching to the state Capitol Thursday, more than 10,000 teachers in Colorado are expected to demonstrate in Denver as part of this burgeoning teacher uprise.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
Besides, that way the maps are harder for other systems to get ahold of in case of a robot uprise.
—Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 26 July 2017
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Haniyeh was born in a refugee camp near Gaza City, and joined Hamas in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, or uprising against Israel’s occupation in Gaza and the West Bank.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 31 July 2024
Both 13-year and 17-year-old cicada broods are uprising simultaneously.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
There are multiple fees at the center of this year’s Amazon seller uprising.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The star also played uprising leader and Peter's lookalike, Pugachev, through the entire season before that character, too, met an untimely end in the finale.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 May 2023
This was the first time the Supreme Court decided on Section 3, a clause that says officials who engaged in insurrection, an act of uprising against the government, should be barred from holding office again.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024
The prime minister’s post in the PA was set up in 2003, following the Second Palestinian Intifada (uprising) after the US, the European Union and Israel called for reforms.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Advertisement For Israel, in turn, Thai workers are a way to avoid using Palestinian workers, who, until the 1987 intifada — or uprising against Israeli occupation — were the country’s primary agricultural labor force.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Noun
On the resale and rental platforms front, the response to fur has been somewhat mixed, although real and faux fur are experiencing an uprise.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s called crustal uplift, crustal uprise, tectonic uplift—all terms that refer to the same idea.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020
There are, of course, some individuals who are concerned about the uprise of AI.
—Ben Meisner, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
Justiniano says that the October 2019 social uprise and the pandemic deeply affected her family.
—Daniela Mohor W., CNN, 20 Nov. 2021
While teachers in Arizona are marching to the state Capitol Thursday, more than 10,000 teachers in Colorado are expected to demonstrate in Denver as part of this burgeoning teacher uprise.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
Besides, that way the maps are harder for other systems to get ahold of in case of a robot uprise.
—Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 26 July 2017
Verb
That’s, of course, because the June presidential debate led us to Biden’s courageous and unexpected decision to step down, smash any intraparty uprising about a free-for-all primary, and declare Kamala Harris his successor.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Haniyeh was born in a refugee camp near Gaza City, and joined Hamas in the late 1980s during the First Intifada, or uprising against Israel’s occupation in Gaza and the West Bank.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 31 July 2024
Both 13-year and 17-year-old cicada broods are uprising simultaneously.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
There are multiple fees at the center of this year’s Amazon seller uprising.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The star also played uprising leader and Peter's lookalike, Pugachev, through the entire season before that character, too, met an untimely end in the finale.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 May 2023
This was the first time the Supreme Court decided on Section 3, a clause that says officials who engaged in insurrection, an act of uprising against the government, should be barred from holding office again.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2024
The prime minister’s post in the PA was set up in 2003, following the Second Palestinian Intifada (uprising) after the US, the European Union and Israel called for reforms.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
Advertisement For Israel, in turn, Thai workers are a way to avoid using Palestinian workers, who, until the 1987 intifada — or uprising against Israeli occupation — were the country’s primary agricultural labor force.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprise
Noun
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The pedestrian bridge that connects the structure, located down the hill from the town and over a highway, is closed.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's reached by car and ferry, and cantilevers slightly over a hill on a sprawling rural site.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Arizona runs an aggressive, attack-minded offense led by Caleb Love — a volatile but fearless scorer who might go cold for stretches, yet somehow always rises to the moment when the game’s on the line.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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More footage circulating online shows clouds of smoke rising into the sky, visible from the nearby Boardwalk area just outside Epcot's gates.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The prohibition on climbing not only protects the structure but also safeguards visitors from potential accidents.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their opponent’s star player had to sit out for about 10 minutes with foul trouble, and the Eagles’ points climbed.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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In a post on Reddit, the woman said that her husband, 53, woke her up on her birthday to tell her there was a surprise waiting downstairs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harry’s traditional friends, being woke was not a good thing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No major-league reliever has made more appearances across the past two seasons than Abreu, who now ascends to a setup role after Ryan Pressly’s departure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lhakpa Gelu ascended the peak with supplemental oxygen.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Walking at an incline on a treadmill or walking uphill outdoors places less stress on the joints and is less impactful; thus, it may be better tolerated than walking on flat surfaces.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fluoridation was initially smeared as a communist plot against America, Hayes said, and then later fears arose of possible links to cancer, which were refuted through extensive scientific research.—
Brett Kelman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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And that reluctance and confusion arises, in part, because of just how random the death penalty can be.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Uprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprise. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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