1
as in waked
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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2
as in emerged
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment
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as in originated
to come into existence
it is not known exactly how mammals arose, but scientists date the earliest mammals to the Triassic period
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as in risen
to move or extend upward
slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun
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Recent Examples of arisen
In the meantime, new problems have arisen with both IDR and PSLF.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not the first time that controversy has arisen during Rose's tenure at the organization.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, another opportunity to show off his archery skills has arisen.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s the idea that the seed black holes could have arisen from the very first stars that formed, lived, and died in the Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This put the band and our own team in a difficult situation which never should have arisen.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Who knows what planets might have developed in this young galaxy and what may have arisen on them.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In light of Richardson being moved to a backup role, speculation has arisen of Indianapolis potentially moving on from the young QB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not the first time that controversy has arisen during Rose's tenure at the organization.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, another opportunity to show off his archery skills has arisen.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s the idea that the seed black holes could have arisen from the very first stars that formed, lived, and died in the Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This put the band and our own team in a difficult situation which never should have arisen.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Who knows what planets might have developed in this young galaxy and what may have arisen on them.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In light of Richardson being moved to a backup role, speculation has arisen of Indianapolis potentially moving on from the young QB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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Brendan Carr has suddenly emerged as a top target for Democrats and a hero for the MAGA world following Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster from his late-night talk show.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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For example, Tung Tung Sahur originated in Indonesia.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That Western Auto building apartment where the KC Gooners club originated belonged to Boyce Richardson.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Open sources estimate that in 2022, UralVagonZavod produced some 60-70 T-90M tanks; by 2023, that may have risen to 140-180; and for 2024, output is estimated to have exceeded 200 units annually.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Shares have risen by 60% in the last year, compared to an 18% increase for the S&P 500.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Neither the White House nor the FBI denied in statements that a probe of Homan had occurred.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Similar surges have occurred with Kirk and Turning Point’s accounts on TikTok and YouTube.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The pair reunited five days later and have since begun training.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The third season of Crave comedy The Trades has begun shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the way up to the peak, suspended in the air, the cable car ascended with impressive speed, the sheer, rocky face of the mountain just a few yards away.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The series follows the Trenchard family, who have finally ascended to London's upper class, just as secrets from their past threaten to bring their downfall.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Residents awoke to an atmospheric anomaly — fueled by meteorological conditions trapping smoke from Northern California wildfires — in which the sky did indeed turn a smoky orange.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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On an afternoon when the offense finally awoke from its summer hibernation, this represented a chance for a statement drive in a benchmark game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The campaigns show how social media posts or personal messages — even by accounts with few followers or from people who are not public figures — could easily be surfaced and publicized, and people’s personal information can be spread across the internet at a time when doxxing is easier than ever.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last year, arguably the best home crowd of the season surfaced for the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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