rise (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise (to)
Verb
  • Finishing each other’s sentences, cracking up at the same things, going off on (heartwarming!) tangents, sharing the splash of extra wine the waiter pours, asking me interesting questions.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 May 2025
  • The 70-year-old Today show weatherman couldn’t stop cracking up during a shopping segment on the Friday, May 23 episode of the NBC morning show.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Now there was a crowd around the triple jump pit, clapping and cheering each jumper.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
  • The mistake was so surprising that Cardoso — in a moment of youthful earnestness — clapped both of her hands over her mouth in shock before scrambling back and ultimately fouling Arike Ogunbowale.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • The firebrand Rage Against the Machine guitarist and solo star joined his friend and fellow rock agitator Bruce Springsteen over the weekend in giving a NSFW salute No. 27 from the stage.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 May 2025
  • The president paused after placing the wreath, then stepped back and saluted during the playing of taps.
    Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Mayor James Demetriades applauded the board’s decision, and said his town’s schools and some of their students are being unfairly singled out.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
  • Despite Macchio feeling his skills were a little rough, Ripa and Consuelos plus the audience applauded for seeing the original Karate Kid in action.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • In Boise, people argued, cheered, hurled insults and booed during the City Council’s May 6 meeting to make the Pride flag official.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2025
  • This week, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney cheered the latest ruling.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • The Chenab Bridge is being hailed as a major win for Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party government.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
  • This new Exorcist feature that hails from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek was announced in May 2024 and will not be a sequel to a previous film in the franchise.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.
    Anna Juul, The Dial, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Trump held a rally at the Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, outside Pittsburgh, Friday night to laud the deal.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • Hughes lauded Inoue for his ability to conquer communication challenges.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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