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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb arise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of arise are derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

In what contexts can derive take the place of arise?

The words derive and arise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to arise?

While in some cases nearly identical to arise, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do flow and spring relate to one another, in the sense of arise?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than arise?

The meanings of issue and arise largely overlap; however, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of arise?

Although the words originate and arise have much in common, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When would proceed be a good substitute for arise?

The words proceed and arise can be used in similar contexts, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When can spring be used instead of arise?

In some situations, the words spring and arise are roughly equivalent. However, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than arise?

The synonyms stem and arise are sometimes interchangeable, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of arise Visual field changes may arise because the procedure can flatten the dome of the cornea, Boxer Wachler explains. Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 The $10 million infusion could be the latest question to arise about the foundation, which was established two years ago to raise money to assist Hope Florida, a state program created by the DeSantises. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 After the phone call, an argument arose between Medina and Sutter. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 By default, the administration’s request will go to Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency appeals arising from the 4th Circuit. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arise
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  • Investors are slowly waking to the opportunities created by China’s ban on the export of rare earths but a modest uptick in the share prices of non-Chinese miners of the material could be just the start of something much bigger.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As Pennsylvania State Police were searching for the arsonist, troopers woke Gov. Josh Shapiro around 2 a.m. so that he, his wife, their four children, two dogs and another family could be evacuated.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Noboa, a conservative young millionaire, and González both promised voters solutions to the extortions, killings, kidnappings and other crimes that became part of everyday life as the country emerged from the pandemic.
    Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Several new details emerged from the digital analysis, many of them corroborating passenger accounts, BBC News reported.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Around the time the contract began on May 1, 2022, Shanghai-to-Los Angeles average spot rates were $8,564 per 40-foot container, according to Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI).
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Bloom reveals the pair hit it off straight away, and that he was especially charmed by how Barrymore, who began acting at only 11 months old, made an effort to connect with all of the kids on set, too.
    EW.com, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • The country’s Kospi stock index rose 0.56% after the announcement, while the won weakened 0.58% to trade at 1,422 against the dollar.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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    Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
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    Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Trump had rolled out a flurry of individual-nation levies on trading partners, including one sky-high fee: a tax on Chinese goods of 104%.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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    Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The following day, an image of a faux Mount Rushmore featuring Eminem, Paul Wall, Russ, and the late Mac Miller (the original rappers proposed to be on the fictional monument) surfaced on social media.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon TV series originated a couple of years ago when Sony regained the rights to the books through a first-look deal with Vertigo and tapped Ning to adapt it as part of an overall deal.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The conflict between Caton and his accusers originated late at night at a campsite in Bradbury Flat in Custer County, according to the probable cause affidavit reviewed by the Statesman in online court filings.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Two years later, though, Robinson has ascended to the top of the mountain.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.
    Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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