rise
verb (used without object)
to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position.
has been rising
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present perfect progressiveof rise (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For the most part, the Cboe Semiconductor ETF Volatility Index has been rising along with the SMH ETF.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
That has been rising this year as well.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
This year the major catalyst has been rising oil prices.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Antidepressant use in the U.S. has been rising, especially among young women in their 20s and early 30s, according to studies and a Wall Street Journal analysis of 2023 federal data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Mysteriously and over millions of years, it appears that Denver has been rising, like baking bread.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
