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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the snow accumulation is rising at an alarming rate
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as in wakes
to leave one's bed
I generally rise around six and leave for work by seven
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as in ascends
to move or extend upward
mountains majestically rising towards the sky
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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his rapid rise to president of the company
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as in hills
an area of high ground
if we can get to the top of that rise, we'll be able to see for miles
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as in inclines
an upward slope
the rise of the hill was relatively gentle
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
an unexpected rise in prices
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as in climbs
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
unfortunately, the descent of the balloon was just as swift as its rise
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Recent Examples of rises
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
As more people enter the work force, the unemployment rate rises eve as jobs are added.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
As construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel steadily rises skyward over the Ohio Street feeder ramp, things are looking up for the region’s casinos in 2026 amid a building boom that is reshaping the gambling landscape.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Using her business skills, Linda rises through shady business and money laundering, all while posing as a luxury realtor – becoming the Queen of Fucking Everything.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Cue the Mayhem Ball, the pop star’s eighth concert tour, where Lady Gaga rises from a sand pit populated with skeletons, scales up a dress the size of a multi-story apartment building, and unravels the longest gown train a bride could ever dream of.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Some visitors push farther still, boarding seaplanes to Dry Tortugas National Park, where Fort Jefferson rises from impossibly blue water like a mirage.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
And starting in late 2027, some states that make errors in more than 6% of payments — often for paying a household more than it’s supposed to get after its income rises — will have to start paying some of the costs of benefits.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
While healthy people are often able to regulate blood sugar even after consuming a high-sugar load, people with blood sugar concerns, such as those with prediabetes or diabetes, may experience sharper rises and drops during a juice cleanse.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Social Security Administration, by law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
Pace yourself so quality rises and stress drops.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Tax rises would likely act as another damper on inflation by reducing consumer demand.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
As the price of additional water rises, private speculators are joining the action too.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The chocolate sauce sinks to the bottom, and the blondie-like cake rises to the top.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.
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Remarkably, the central bank has cut its inflation forecast, pointing to something of a Goldilocks period in which growth is not accompanied by significant price rises.
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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
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Your 4th House of Authenticity wakes as the Moon arrives, guiding you to make small changes that soothe your space and simplify plans.—
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This one still wakes me up at night sometimes.—
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Whatever happens, for now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still retain their titles and likely would at least until Prince William ascends to the throne.—
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Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas ascends 7-5 with 59,000 equivalent album units (up 15%), while Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song returns to the top 10 with an 11-6 jump (50,000, up 17%).—
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The promotions will come, but young aspirational workers should focus on building their skills over rushing to nab any new snazzy title to update their LinkedIn.—
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Macclesfield entered the ninth tier in 2021-22, winning three promotions in four seasons since then.—
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
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Its flexible 3-layer HydroWall shell is completely waterproof and still breathable, with pit zips to release excess heat on steep inclines.—
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Recovery days are crucial because posterior chain muscles—your glutes, hamstrings, and calves—can fatigue quickly at higher inclines, says Hribick.—
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Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.—
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Big-time pay boosts shift out of the DOC and into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for our fourth place spot.—
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The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents.—
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Stationary bikes often keep you in one position for extended periods, especially during high-resistance climbs, which can increase pelvic pressure.—
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“Rises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rises. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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