riser
noun
a person who rises, especially from bed.
risers
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pluralof riser.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As a whole, Sfeir said Orange County has shown strong job growth in the last few years, explaining its representation on the list of income risers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The orchestra in its pit, with no risers, inhabited the hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
This year's biggest risers are Nik Storonsky, co-founder of fintech company Revolut, and trading entrepreneur Alex Gerko.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Born in the Uzbek capital, he learned with his grandfather as his coach and soon became one of the fastest risers in chess history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
There were illuminated stars on the tops of some of the oldest oil derricks, and across Main Street, spotlights shown on poinsettias placed on risers to spell “Merry Xmas!”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
