on the rise
phrase
1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
prices on the rise
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
Her career is on the rise.
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
This kind of behaviour is the reason anti-democratic sentiment is on the rise, and the situation is worsening.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
5 July 2026
The team looked at what bands were cool and what labels were on the rise at the time.
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Angelina Mazza,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Russia is facing growing fuel shortages, with the country forced to import gasoline from India and discontent appearing to be on the rise.
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2 July 2026
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
This kind of behaviour is the reason anti-democratic sentiment is on the rise, and the situation is worsening.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
5 July 2026
The team looked at what bands were cool and what labels were on the rise at the time.
—
Angelina Mazza,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Russia is facing growing fuel shortages, with the country forced to import gasoline from India and discontent appearing to be on the rise.
—
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for on the rise
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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