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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of rise
Verb
Mortgage rates have risen for four consecutive weeks to reach the highest level since July. Paul Wiseman The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025 When power outages stretch out over several days, incidents of gastrointestinal illness often rise, Casey says. Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
This is the first round of closures announced since then. 8 Idaho store closures in 15 years The chain’s presence in Idaho has been mostly shrinking since the Great Recession and the rise of Amazon. David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025 His rise from free agent to ace special teamer was one of Rivera’s success stories. David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rise 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • Research suggests high levels can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias, while also raising blood pressure.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Cost of goods sold increased to $46.7 million from $40.3 million, with the Auction and Liquidation segment contributing significantly to this rise.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • California Faulty evacuation alerts woke Angelenos in a panic.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • To explain their findings, the researchers suggested morning coffee may better align with the body's natural sleep and wake cycles.
    Dr. Brent Gawey, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The region has been gripped by freezing weather this week with temperatures plunging into the mid-teens Monday night and barely climbing above the high 20s by Tuesday afternoon.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • However, rape reports went up 18.9% since 2023 (at least partially the result of a changing legal definition of the crime), and felony assaults climbed 5%.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The brand becomes dependent on a cycle of constant promotions to maintain visibility but lacks a deeper connection with its audience.
    Karan Sharma, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.
    Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Wildfires are supposed to be in the hills — in the wild — not on the beach, and certainly not inside the borders of one of the biggest and best-prepared cities on the planet.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The hydrants are fed by three one-million gallon tanks in the Pacific Palisades hills.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The book, which does not yet have a title, will chronicle Brandy’s ascent from singing at her hometown church in McComb, Mississippi, to R&B stardom, acting, and beyond.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Fueling the ascent of the world’s largest cryptocurrency is speculation that the United States will embrace bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
    Sam Lyman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The 2024 season was overall a bounce-back, but his end-of-year slide ate into those gains significantly.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These tools can reconcile your annual gains and losses and generate Form 8949 and Schedule D for accurate reporting.
    Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This is the story of an ascension, followed by a long and bizarre decline.
    Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The president-elect had argued in a motion to dismiss that his ascension to the White House mandated his conviction be vacated.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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