on the rise
idiom
1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
Prices are on the rise again.
The water level in the lake is on the rise.
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
an actress whose career is on the rise
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But with young talent on the rise and expiring contracts on the horizon, a big change could be coming to the room.
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Nick Harris
july 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The number of DOs in the U.S. has been on the rise in the last decade, according to the same report.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Teen gun violence has been on the rise in Florida for several years.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Measles cases throughout the U.S. are on the rise — but Southern California is faring better than other states.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
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Nick Harris
july 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
The number of DOs in the U.S. has been on the rise in the last decade, according to the same report.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Teen gun violence has been on the rise in Florida for several years.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Measles cases throughout the U.S. are on the rise — but Southern California is faring better than other states.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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