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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
The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend are the latest instances of political violence that has risen across the U.S. in recent years. Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 June 2025 Crime rates had been rising exponentially since the 1960s; now, with the NYPD diminished and demoralized, untold numbers of assaults, robberies, and property crimes went unreported, while open-air drug markets operated with relative impunity in many parts of the city. Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Noun
Swiss consumer prices fell in May for the first time in over four years, which gave rise to some forecasts of negative interest rates in the upcoming policy meeting. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 June 2025 Navigator Research recorded a 1-point dip in approval and a 1-point rise in disapproval between June 5–9. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
  • Ratcliffe has since increased his stake to nearly 30 per cent after spending a further $300m on new shares.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • With an early-rising 11-month-old, who, without fail, woke before our alarm buzzed each morning, sleep—let alone restful, continuous sleep—was a far-off dream.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
  • Walter was on an Amtrak train to Chicago when a Border Patrol agent woke him up at 2 in the morning.
    Cristina Jiménez, People.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • The family film is easily headed for a first-place finish at the June 13-15 box office with a projected debut of $75 million, although that number could climb higher based on preview grosses and first reactions.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
  • Brent crude future prices, another top measure of oil prices, also climbed more than 8%.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • His new role solidifies his place in the ongoing integration between the two promotions.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • In his first fight with the promotion, the New Zealander faced a short-notice opponent in Elias Garcia.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Galena, Illinois One of the Midwest’s most picturesque and historic small-town gems sits in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois near the Mississippi River.
    Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
  • For me, there’s nothing quite like surfing powerful waves surrounded by green hills and rich natural beauty.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The work evokes the moment water strikes a surface - frozen in both descent and ascent.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • The additions continued the recent ascent of coach Billy Napier’s program to the No. 29 spot in 247Sports composite rankings.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The windfalls from name, image and licensing rights carry a slew of gains for athletes, including bolstering traditional labor objectives like collective bargaining.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • In terms of the absolute number of viewers that were added between a sixth and seventh broadcast, the 2016 Cavaliers-Warriors classic beat all comers with a net gain of 10.3 million viewers.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • But despite local protests and concerns about euro zone ascension, at least in the long term the benefits for the country outweigh any negatives, Allianz SE’s Groeschl argued.
    Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 10 June 2025
  • Instead, his ascension is directly attached to his ability to help rejuvenate a dreadful offense threatening to compromise a promising season.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025

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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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