as in hills
an upward slope
the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprises
Noun
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In 2022, the architect bought a small vacant lot in the hills of Mount Washington with plans to build a modest home for his family of four.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026 -
The picturesque hills remained, but tucked into them now were familiar Italian names like Gucci, Versace, and Armani.—
Cristine Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As the moon brightens and climbs higher after sunset, two planets — Jupiter and Venus — will be easy to see in the western sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize climbs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The history-making number of 274 ascents occurred on Wednesday, May 20, amid clear weather, the Associated Press, the BBC and ABC News reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The body essentially wakes itself up after fixing what needs fixing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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When Lydia wakes from her own nightmarish sleep, Vivian’s seat is empty.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The dread that surrounds the personal statement typically arises from the daunting image of the blank screen.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Another risk arises when the assets backing a reinsurer’s promises cannot be easily sold to pay claims.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Bitcoin has failed to regain momentum following its crash from $126,000 per bitcoin in October last year, as one tiny bitcoin rival suddenly soars 1,000% and is declared bitcoin’s potential successor.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Daggett is also the gift shop manager at Midpoint Café in Adrian, which is hard to miss as it is marked by a sign that soars to the skies.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Uprises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprises. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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