1
as in risen
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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2
as in emerged
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 ascended
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 arisen
Though no other trademark concerns have arisen, Sando is committed to protecting Bean Club and pursuing action when necessary.
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Media investigations found the strike was likely launched by the United States, and questions have arisen of whether the military's AI programs were involved.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The problems have arisen from slow processing of opposing defenses — an area in which Reid could reasonably offer a breakthrough.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Other crucial issues have arisen, such as, what is a close vote and when is a recount required?
—Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The idea of suspending the state’s gas tax has arisen yet again, a sensible idea in tough times.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Tucker did not answer several follow-up questions, including the vetting process for the Nicholsons and any red flags that might have arisen.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
However, contrary to popular belief—which may well have arisen from Germany’s desire to distance itself from its Nazi past after the Second World War—carnival ultimately helped the Nazi party transform society in its own image.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Media investigations found the strike was likely launched by the United States, and questions have arisen of whether the military's AI programs were involved.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The problems have arisen from slow processing of opposing defenses — an area in which Reid could reasonably offer a breakthrough.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Other crucial issues have arisen, such as, what is a close vote and when is a recount required?
—Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The idea of suspending the state’s gas tax has arisen yet again, a sensible idea in tough times.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Tucker did not answer several follow-up questions, including the vetting process for the Nicholsons and any red flags that might have arisen.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
However, contrary to popular belief—which may well have arisen from Germany’s desire to distance itself from its Nazi past after the Second World War—carnival ultimately helped the Nazi party transform society in its own image.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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Energy prices in Asia have risen by almost 70% in some places since the start of the war, forcing countries like Cambodia and Vietnam to ration energy and introduce fuel subsidies.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Since the start of the war, fuel prices in Argentina have risen by more than 20%.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Earlier this week, reports emerged that the pavilion will be accessible to the public only during the Biennale’s pre-opening vernissage (May 5–8), seemingly in compliance with international sanctions against Moscow.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Apparel emerged as the high-risk frontier, showing the sharpest divergence to stand out as the most vulnerable category SOTF covered.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Boys’ Love, also known as BL, is a genre of male romantic stories that originated in Japan and expanded across Asia over the past two decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to the royal family's website, the lace was appliquéd using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Lake Central looms Don’t look now, but Lake Central has ascended to the top spot in the Class 4A state coaches poll and has been simply rolling.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That was right in the middle of the full-on woke era where normally these covers were reserved for trans models.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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One neighbor said that the sound of the crane hitting the ground woke her up from her nap.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tap to unmute An error occurred.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That means ballots are set and in some states early and absentee voting has already begun.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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International Islamic standard-setting bodies, like the Islamic Financial Services Board and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, have begun to roll out governance standards to support the Islamic climate finance market.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Also Thursday, the government reported that a key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is driving the cost of living sharply higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The update came after energy prices soared to their highest point in years with little sign of a deal to end the war.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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