1
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
This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.
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March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Davis explains that the goal is to simplify how these systems interact, reducing the complexity that often arises when different technologies are combined.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Multiple ways to consider a complex whole The danger arises when one perspective is treated as the whole story.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
When the opportunity arises, productions are in the running.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Several generations of a family together at a big table for a milestone, sure to return when another milestone arises.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
In dysfunctional families, conflict often arises unpredictably, says O’Callaghan.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy arises because the Braves report gross revenue for categories such as retail and concessions, whereas CNBC includes net revenue in accordance with MLB reporting practices.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Davis explains that the goal is to simplify how these systems interact, reducing the complexity that often arises when different technologies are combined.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Multiple ways to consider a complex whole The danger arises when one perspective is treated as the whole story.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
When the opportunity arises, productions are in the running.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Several generations of a family together at a big table for a milestone, sure to return when another milestone arises.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
In dysfunctional families, conflict often arises unpredictably, says O’Callaghan.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
The discrepancy arises because the Braves report gross revenue for categories such as retail and concessions, whereas CNBC includes net revenue in accordance with MLB reporting practices.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The drones are programmed not to fly over 200 feet and to return to their charging station on their own when the battery level begins to get low.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?—
Chris Hildreth,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The notification sound of the incoming text message wakes the guy up.—
Agnieszka Szpila,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The warning at the entrance was preceded by a towering statue of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon-god that surfaces in Gorillaz videos and art at times.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 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
Verb
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The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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