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as in rises
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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as in emerges
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 begins
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 ascends
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 arises
Then the notion of a singing contest arises, and life stirs.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The problem arises when advocacy is dressed up as neutral expertise and then insulated by near-permanent tenure.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Another set of problems arises with Mamdani-style price controls on housing that encourage landlords to invest less in their housing and sometimes even abandon their housing.
—Edward Peter Stringham, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
But much of it arises purely from college admissions policies.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The inevitable nuance that arises from letting people express their actual thoughts for long enough is likely to be the film’s greatest legacy.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Hope your day is simply smashing and, as always, do keep in touch if something saucy arises.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The scandal arises out of alleged illicit on-the-job contact between state troopers assigned to the State Office Building on Capitol Avenue in Hartford and a member of the private firm that provides security at the 95-year-old headquarters for a variety of state agencies.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The problem arises when advocacy is dressed up as neutral expertise and then insulated by near-permanent tenure.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Another set of problems arises with Mamdani-style price controls on housing that encourage landlords to invest less in their housing and sometimes even abandon their housing.
—Edward Peter Stringham, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
But much of it arises purely from college admissions policies.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The inevitable nuance that arises from letting people express their actual thoughts for long enough is likely to be the film’s greatest legacy.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Hope your day is simply smashing and, as always, do keep in touch if something saucy arises.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The scandal arises out of alleged illicit on-the-job contact between state troopers assigned to the State Office Building on Capitol Avenue in Hartford and a member of the private firm that provides security at the 95-year-old headquarters for a variety of state agencies.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Sacramento, the downtown arena and surrounding entertainment district are enjoyable and energetic without overwhelming fans with an assault of sound and light, and the purple beam that ascends skyward when the Kings win is a nice hometown touch.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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It's been a while since any boat wakes disturbed the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this will be the thing that finally wakes them up.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health, this moment often surfaces realities that were easy to ignore during the parenting years.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the market climbs higher, Americans’ retirement savings might look a little more plush than usual.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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And, the higher the credit card rate climbs, the more every swipe costs — not just today, but far into the future.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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