rise above
phrasal verb
rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
1
: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2
: to be or become better than (something)
The quality of the food never rises above average.
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Leaders who recognize and embrace this shift will rise above the rest, driving their organizations to new heights of productivity and creativity.
—Deepinder Singh Sethi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The rate on the 10-year Treasury rose above 4.61%, and the 30-year eclipsed 5.14% — its highest level since October 2023.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
If the humidity level inside your home rises above 50%, dust mites and molds can thrive, requiring a dehumidifier to draw moisture back out of the air.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Leaders who recognize and embrace this shift will rise above the rest, driving their organizations to new heights of productivity and creativity.
—Deepinder Singh Sethi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The rate on the 10-year Treasury rose above 4.61%, and the 30-year eclipsed 5.14% — its highest level since October 2023.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
If the humidity level inside your home rises above 50%, dust mites and molds can thrive, requiring a dehumidifier to draw moisture back out of the air.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rise above
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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