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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb rise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rise are arise, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, 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

When might derive be a better fit than rise?

The words derive and rise can be used in similar contexts, but derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

When could emanate be used to replace rise?

In some situations, the words emanate and rise are roughly equivalent. However, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of rise?

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

words flowed easily from her pen

Where would issue be a reasonable alternative to rise?

The words issue and rise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of rise?

Although the words originate and rise 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 rise?

While in some cases nearly identical to rise, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

In what contexts can spring take the place of rise?

The synonyms spring and rise are sometimes interchangeable, but spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than rise?

The meanings of stem and rise largely overlap; however, 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 rise
Verb
Today’s offal movement is, in part, an offshoot of the carnivore diet—a meat-heavy approach to eating that, despite copious warnings from nutritionists, rose to prominence online beginning around 2018. Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025 Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living. Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
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With the pop star’s meteoric rise came a laser focus on her curly, fiery auburn hair, particularly during stops on the summer festival circuit and her electrifying performance (plus Best New Artist win) at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025 The prompt to begin growing a fresh set of antlers is regulated by a rise in testosterone, which is triggered by photoperiod. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • Those unused hours can, however, be converted to service credit to increase their government pensions.
    Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • What Murray did in the second half was increase his aggression off the dribble.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the ascent of Elaida means a reactionary who loves the color red and wants to Make the Aes Sedai Great Again is in charge.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
  • At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The agreement had required Iran to drastically reduce its uranium enrichment and stockpile levels in return for sanctions relief, which helped stabilize its economy before the U.S. exit reversed those gains.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James.
    Fiifi Frimpong, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025

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