advancing, ascending, or mounting

rising smoke.

growing or advancing to adult years

the rising generation.

somewhat more than

The crop came to rising 6000 bushels.

in approach of; almost; well-nigh

a lad rising sixteen.

the act of a person or thing that rises.

an insurrection; rebellion; revolt.

something that rises; projection or prominence.

a period of leavening of dough preceding baking.

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

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

noun

ascension , ascent