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View synonyms for

rise to

verb

  1. intr, preposition to respond adequately to (the demands of something, esp a testing challenge)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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By the end of day one, she’s already seeing her efforts take shape, confident that hard work will rise to the top — and her dedication will push her teammates.

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"We were so fascinated with her and her family and their rise to fame... When the heist happened we were so surprised. How could burglars have gotten so close to her?"

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Insult culture in Argentina has given rise to some incredibly petty nicknames.

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Then a series of shockwaves came in quick succession at the start of 2025, upending the political landscape: Justin Trudeau's resignation, Carney's subsequent rise to Liberal leader and prime minister; and the return of Trump to the White House with the threats and tariffs that followed.

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Ipswich Town's rapid rise to the top is now starting a descent the club itself has been braced for.

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