rising

[rahy-zing]

adjective

1. advancing, ascending, or mounting.

   rising smoke.

2. growing or advancing to adult years.

   the rising generation.

adverb

Informal.

1. somewhat more than.

   The crop came to rising 6000 bushels.

2. in approach of; almost; well-nigh.

   a lad rising sixteen.

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that rises.

2. an insurrection; rebellion; revolt.

3. something that rises; projection or prominence.

4. a period of leavening of dough preceding baking.

5. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.,  a morbid swelling, as an abscess or boil.

6. Also called riser. Nautical.,  a stringer supporting the thwarts of an open boat.

rising

/ ˈraɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. an insurrection or rebellion; revolt

2. the yeast or leaven used to make dough rise in baking

adjective

1. increasing in rank, status, or reputation

   a rising young politician

2. increasing in maturity; growing up to adulthood

   the rising generation

adverb

1. informal,  approaching the age of; nearly

   she's rising 40

Other Word Forms

• unrising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rising¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English (gerund). See rise, -ing ², -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

What also doesn’t help matters are rising prices for construction-related goods and services tied to higher U.S. tariffs.

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In general, rising volatility is not good for stocks.

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In an update to its annual risk outlook, the regulator said threats to Canada’s economy have evolved with the escalation of tariff discussions, rising unemployment and ongoing housing-market pressure.

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The archipelago is vulnerable to climate change and is facing rising sea levels, the deterioration of the marine ecosystem -- particularly its coral reefs -- as well as landslides, flooding and drought.

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New and old risks abound, from elevated and rising government debt, historically elevated equity values and paper wealth creation, and the uncertainty emanating from tumultuous domestic and international politics.

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