as in revolt
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the uprising was quickly and brutally suppressed
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as in rising
to leave one's bed
uprise! we have lots of work to do today!
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as in climbing
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 uprising
Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
The Stranger Things actress stars alongside Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci in the sci-fi film set in an alternate, futuristic version of the '90s universe where a robot uprising was thwarted.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Early in the uprising, Masri's home in Homs was known a safe haven.
—Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Most of them were imprisoned during the first and second intifadas, uprisings by Palestinians against Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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According to Wehle, amnesty or mass pardons following wars or uprisings date back to the ancient Greeks in 403 B.C.
—Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
The Stranger Things actress stars alongside Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci in the sci-fi film set in an alternate, futuristic version of the '90s universe where a robot uprising was thwarted.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Early in the uprising, Masri's home in Homs was known a safe haven.
—Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Most of them were imprisoned during the first and second intifadas, uprisings by Palestinians against Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprising
Noun
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The date of the revolt, September 23rd, has become an important date for sympathizers of the pro-independence movement.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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The revolt has raised questions about what lies ahead for the country and region.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tensions are rising in the country as two potential presidents claim legitimacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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McKinley took a similar approach in dealing with Spain during its brutal effort to suppress an insurrection in Cuba against Spanish imperial rule.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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His clemency toward those convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection – including seditious conspiracy and assaults on police officers – was different in key ways from the two previous efforts, by Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Ulysses S. Grant in 1873.—
David Cason,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Most climbers ascending the Grand are protected by belay ropes in case of a fall.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The vote happens in ascending player order this time.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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That small rebellion becomes a bigger one when the course introduces her to a pack of younger friends, including 20something hunk Sean (Nico Hiraga).—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The series, which premieres its second season April 22 on Disney+, thrusts viewers back into the heart of the galactic rebellion.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Death in a hail of bullets has been used to punish mutinies and desertion in armies, as frontier justice in America’s Old West, and as a tool of terror and political repression in the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Business leaders face challenges, including the frantic need for speedy decision-making, unexpected market shifts, geopolitical volatility, internal mutinies, power plays and harrowing decisions that can hurt the livelihood of their teams by cutting jobs.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Uprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprising. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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