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
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Taking opportunities away from athletes as a potentially redundant competitive balance measure would be an odd hill for the NCAA to die on.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fans chose sides, hashtags trended, and both artists saw streaming numbers rise.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Louisville, Kentucky has already seen impacts on daily life as the Ohio River has risen over five feet over the last 24 hours – and it’s expected to rise significantly higher over the next two to three days, Mayor Craig Greenberg said Saturday afternoon.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Myanmar earthquake, The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar last week has climbed to over 3,000 people.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just like Monday night across the Hudson River when the Wild ground out a point in New Jersey, the Wild did the same thing during a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday to at least temporarily climb back into the top wild-card spot in the West.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jo Harkin’s second novel, The Pretender, looks at how the young man believed to be the son of the long-deceased Duke of Clarence navigates his sudden rise in the royal ranks during the early ascent of the Tudors.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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But its last two Starship test missions, Flight 7 and Flight 8, exploded when their Ship upper stages failed during ascent in January and March of this year.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And while Stitch stands over her protectively, looking confused but not trying to wake her, tiny Taco has a different approach.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gently wake them up when the alarm goes off, encourage them to stay awake for a few minutes before falling back asleep.—
David Metzger,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.—
Ali Payani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two years later, though, Robinson has ascended to the top of the mountain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Ratchet up the incline to engage more of your hamstrings and glutes, or to prepare for a run or hike on hilly terrain.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix is a springtime magnet for outdoors lovers as well, and many visitors gravitate to the spectacular hike up the steep inclines and rocky surfaces of Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail.—
Cindy Barks,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But some conservationists are expressing wide ranging concern about the unintended consequences that could arise as researchers continue to try and resurrect versions of extinct animals.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Uprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprise. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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