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as in rises
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 emerges
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 begins
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 ascends
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 arises
Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
But Roberts didn’t rule out having Ohtani just pitch if a similar situation arises again.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The difficulty arises because bugs and their solutions are rarely straightforward.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever arises will require your immediate attention.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Avoiding Long-Term Constraints Another factor that arises is how a solution fits into the broader development ecosystem.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Their results showed that the unusual absorption behavior arises from interactions between excitons, which carry energy, and charge-transfer states, where electrons move between molecules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
But Roberts didn’t rule out having Ohtani just pitch if a similar situation arises again.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The difficulty arises because bugs and their solutions are rarely straightforward.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever arises will require your immediate attention.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Avoiding Long-Term Constraints Another factor that arises is how a solution fits into the broader development ecosystem.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Their results showed that the unusual absorption behavior arises from interactions between excitons, which carry energy, and charge-transfer states, where electrons move between molecules.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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Rare earth demand rises The ubiquity of rare earth elements means demand keeps rising.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the fiery lake of damnation, Lucifer rises as Satan to seduce humanity’s first parents, Adam and Eve, in the flawless Garden of Eden, triggering the Fall of Man and the loss of Paradise itself.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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By Thursday through Saturday, highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees, marking a return to more summer-like conditions just as May begins.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The road ascends more than 7,000 feet, topping out at 14,130 feet above sea level at the summit of Mount Blue Sky peak (formerly Mount Evans).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Upon entering, you’re immediately led to a beech staircase that ascends to the upper level.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
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Melmo The stiffness of my jeans wakes me—almost icy in the predawn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rather than pulling from a generic product database, Shopping mode surfaces ideas from creators and communities already active on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Such institutional prejudice often surfaces, in ways both brazen and subtle, when Muslims attempt to build new places of worship or renovate existing ones.—
Connor Letourneau,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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The man stops his car on the bridge and climbs over the railing.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 70% chance for good conditions, which climbs to 90% in the event of a 24-hour delay.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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