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noun

ˈəp-ˌrīz How to pronounce uprise (audio)
Definition of uprisenext
as in hill
an upward slope the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult

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uprise

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verb

ˌəp-ˈrīz How to pronounce uprise (audio)
1
as in to rise
to leave one's bed uprise! we have lots of work to do today!

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2
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
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 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 It’s called crustal uplift, crustal uprise, tectonic uplift—all terms that refer to the same idea. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2020 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
Hasina blames uprising on 'coordinated assault' Instead, Hasina on Wednesday blamed the violence on the protesters. — Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 But was that uprising really such a good idea? — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2025 The move marked the first time since the 1992 Rodney King uprising that such a sweeping curfew had been enacted in Los Angeles. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprise
  1. hill
  2. rise
  3. climb
  4. ascent
  5. wake
  6. ascend
  7. incline
  8. arise
Noun
  • The province of Jijel, 200 kilometers (125 miles) east of Algiers, renowned for its fine sandy beaches, turquoise waters and hills of olive trees and fruit trees and cedars, has suffered the greatest damage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The route at Thousand Steps Beach in South Laguna gains roughly 250 feet in elevation within a quarter mile from the sand to the highest point of the Ninth Avenue hill.
    — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hill
Verb
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, waste is still piling up and resale’s environmental footprint is rising.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • After successfully climbing over some large rocks and a fence, Bellin made her way to the East Shore Bike Trail and walked barefoot and injured back to the beach.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When summer hits and strong afternoon light pours through west- and south-facing glass, all that natural light turns into heat and your electric bill climbs with it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • The exemption had allowed the company to ship small parcels directly to its customers tariff free, a model that, combined with its Chinese supply chain, contributed to its rapid ascent.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following Parton’s death, the collection rockets all the way to first place with only a few days of solid tracking activity behind its ascent.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascent
Verb
  • Join the dearly beloved under the stars for a reception worthy of the afterlife, with spirited DJ sets, drinks to wake the dead, and a free photobooth for your drop-dead gorgeous wedding portrait.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ensemble sitcoms live and die by their chemistry, so the cast — encouraged by Kronengold and Shaw — spend almost every waking moment together while filming.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wake
Verb
  • After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • The imposing gate and incline signal that privacy is one of the adults-only resort’s strongest assets, attracting high-profile guests like Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Pro version utilizes dual 250-W all-wheel-drive hubs to generate the torque to climb an impressive 15% hill incline.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of incline
Verb
  • Ather Energy Ather says it's also mitigated a couple of potentially awful situations that might arise with the key.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Situations will always arise where sophisticated reasoning is worth every dollar.
    — Tiffany Chang, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of arise

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“Uprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprise. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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