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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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as in surfaced
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 rose
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 arose
The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Some of the many fanciful gingerbread buildings that arose there were supposedly designed by the scandalously famous architect Stanford White and bore a resemblance to the Hotel del Coronado, which opened the same year.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The fact that the South Pacific slave trade arose just as the United States became embroiled in a conflict over slavery is no coincidence.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
In fact some of the greatest problems arose from strong competence and weak character.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The records indicate that on one occasion, Rivera was on trial for a 1993 case and facing a sentence of up to life in prison when an issue arose with the testimony of a government witness.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
At the analyst session during Ignite, the question arose of how ubiquitous Nadella thinks Copilot could be.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But in the coming weeks, scrutiny of the initial estimates arose.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Some of the many fanciful gingerbread buildings that arose there were supposedly designed by the scandalously famous architect Stanford White and bore a resemblance to the Hotel del Coronado, which opened the same year.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The fact that the South Pacific slave trade arose just as the United States became embroiled in a conflict over slavery is no coincidence.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
In fact some of the greatest problems arose from strong competence and weak character.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The records indicate that on one occasion, Rivera was on trial for a 1993 case and facing a sentence of up to life in prison when an issue arose with the testimony of a government witness.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
At the analyst session during Ignite, the question arose of how ubiquitous Nadella thinks Copilot could be.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But in the coming weeks, scrutiny of the initial estimates arose.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
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Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Viewing time of sports content via TV sets rose 30% in 2024 compared with 2023, YouTube said.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Variety was one of many press outlets around the world that published some of the information that emerged from emails and other materials unearthed by the hack.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate criminal charges.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By 2024, this figure climbed to 36,500.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This change in Level 4 and 5 visits likely occurred because there is no universally objective way to determine when a patient’s appointment is high versus medium intensity.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Monumental change the occurred back in February, when longtime RADA president Kenneth Branagh was succeeded by David Harewood as president and Erivo took on the role of vice president.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Having started at Bath, Voyce went on to represent Wasps, Gloucester and London Welsh.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 28-year-old is just getting started.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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At 42, Edward had reigned for less than a year, having ascended to the throne in January following the death of his father, King George V, at age 71.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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