UPRISES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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plural of uprise

as in hills

an upward slope the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult

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verb

present tense third-person singular of uprise

as in rises

to leave one's bed uprise! we have lots of work to do today!

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as in climbs

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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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.

Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

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