Rise
verb
To move from a lower to a higher position.
The sun rises in the east.
verb
Increase in amount, extent, size, or number.
There has been a rise in the cost of living.
noun
An upward movement; an instance of becoming higher.
There has been a rise in sea level.
verb
Come into existence; take on form or shape.
Several new issues arose during the meeting.
verb
To get up from sleeping or sitting.
She rises early in the morning.
verb
Become heartened or elated.
His spirits rose when he heard the good news.
verb
To elevate in rank or status.
He rose quickly in the company.
verb
To move from a lower to a higher position.
The sun rises in the east.
verb
Increase in amount, extent, size, or number.
There has been a rise in the cost of living.
noun
An upward movement; an instance of becoming higher.
There has been a rise in sea level.
verb
Come into existence; take on form or shape.
Several new issues arose during the meeting.
verb
To get up from sleeping or sitting.
She rises early in the morning.
verb
Become heartened or elated.
His spirits rose when he heard the good news.
verb
To elevate in rank or status.
He rose quickly in the company.
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical movement
Used for actual upward movement, like balloons or smoke.
Bubbles rise to the surface of water.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living subjects
Can describe non-living things ascending, not just people or animals.
The curtain rises at the beginning of the play.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical movement
Used for actual upward movement, like balloons or smoke.
Bubbles rise to the surface of water.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living subjects
Can describe non-living things ascending, not just people or animals.
The curtain rises at the beginning of the play.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical movement
Used for actual upward movement, like balloons or smoke.
Bubbles rise to the surface of water.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-living subjects
Can describe non-living things ascending, not just people or animals.
The curtain rises at the beginning of the play.
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When you eat and your blood sugar rises, insulin is secreted into the blood. It prompts your muscle and fat cells to let glucose in and jump starts the conversion of sugar to energy. The degree to which a unit of insulin lowers the blood sugar helps us understand something called insulin sensitivity.
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What would happen if you...
We grow sleepy due to signals from our body telling our brain we are tired, and signals from the environment telling us it's dark outside. The rise in sleep-inducing chemicals, like adenosine and melatonin, send us into a light doze that grows deeper,
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by binding to oxalate in the digestive tract before it can be absorbed and reach the kidneys. If you do end up with a kidney stone, you're not alone. Data suggests that rates are rising, but that world record probably won't be broken any time soon.
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The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
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The surprising reason...
It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery. The rise in temperature can slow bacteria
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Bring on the learning...
But he said "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion." I love that.
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Killer Whale vs. Sea...
only this drama has a big surprise ending right now these adorable sea lion pups are protected by a reef that looms up during low tide when the tide rises
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Hungry Polar Bear...
But this can't go on forever. As summer continues, temperatures are rising. Each hunt requires more energy draining the bears of their reserves.
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Expanding our definition...
they say in the letter and the world is in the balance all of uh not inconsiderable talents will be needed for the challenge as we rise
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
but this can't go on forever as summer continues temperatures are rising
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How do carbohydrates...
When you eat and your blood sugar rises, insulin is secreted into the blood. It prompts your muscle and fat cells to let glucose in and jump starts the conversion of sugar to energy. The degree to which a unit of insulin lowers the blood sugar helps us understand something called insulin sensitivity.
Video examples
What would happen if you...
We grow sleepy due to signals from our body telling our brain we are tired, and signals from the environment telling us it's dark outside. The rise in sleep-inducing chemicals, like adenosine and melatonin, send us into a light doze that grows deeper,
Video examples
What causes kidney...
by binding to oxalate in the digestive tract before it can be absorbed and reach the kidneys. If you do end up with a kidney stone, you're not alone. Data suggests that rates are rising, but that world record probably won't be broken any time soon.
Video examples
The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
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The surprising reason...
It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery. The rise in temperature can slow bacteria
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Bring on the learning...
But he said "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion." I love that.
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Killer Whale vs. Sea...
only this drama has a big surprise ending right now these adorable sea lion pups are protected by a reef that looms up during low tide when the tide rises
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Hungry Polar Bear...
But this can't go on forever. As summer continues, temperatures are rising. Each hunt requires more energy draining the bears of their reserves.
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Expanding our definition...
they say in the letter and the world is in the balance all of uh not inconsiderable talents will be needed for the challenge as we rise
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
but this can't go on forever as summer continues temperatures are rising
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I believe that God has put gifts and talents and ability on the inside of every one of us. When you develop that and you believe in yourself and you believe that you're a person of influence and a person of purpose, I believe you can rise up out of any situation.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
Failure is part of life. My failures have taught me more than my successes. So, it is important to fall and it is equally important to fall and rise.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Each day is a little life: every waking and rising a little birth, every fresh morning a little youth, every going to rest and sleep a little death.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them.
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Leo Buscaglia
American Author
A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.
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Terry Goodkind
American Writer
Your life is yours and yours alone. Rise up and live it.
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Katharine Lee Bates
American Author
Love planted a rose, and the world turned sweet.
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Theresa Rebeck
American Playwright
I let action rise out of character, really.
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William Blake
English Poet
Lives in eternity's sun rise.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I believe that God has put gifts and talents and ability on the inside of every one of us. When you develop that and you believe in yourself and you believe that you're a person of influence and a person of purpose, I believe you can rise up out of any situation.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
Failure is part of life. My failures have taught me more than my successes. So, it is important to fall and it is equally important to fall and rise.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Each day is a little life: every waking and rising a little birth, every fresh morning a little youth, every going to rest and sleep a little death.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave.
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Richard Branson
British Businessman
My interest in life comes from setting myself huge, apparently unachievable challenges and trying to rise above them.
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Leo Buscaglia
American Author
A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.
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Terry Goodkind
American Writer
Your life is yours and yours alone. Rise up and live it.
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Katharine Lee Bates
American Author
Love planted a rose, and the world turned sweet.
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Theresa Rebeck
American Playwright
I let action rise out of character, really.
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William Blake
English Poet
Lives in eternity's sun rise.
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