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rise

Definition for rise

noun as in movement upward; upward slope

verb as in progress in business

verb as in become apparent

verb as in rebel

Strong matches

mount, mutiny, resist, revolt, riot

Weak matches

insurrect, take up arms

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Example Sentences

One reason for the recent rise in children becoming ill may be the lower sugar content of the slushies, which is attractive to parents.

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A chorus of economic analysts have warned in recent days that the risks of such a scenario are rising.

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Police said at least four people had been killed, but witnesses told the BBC the death toll had risen to 10, with the security forces still battling the gunmen at the Qahira Hotel.

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"So you have this rising tide of new games coming out and then a drop in the number of people covering video games," he says.

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Plus, rising online fraud convinced her to further reduce her online profile.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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