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as in to wake
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 to emerge
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 to begin
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 to rise
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 arise
In these situations, questions often arise about who is responsible for paying which debts, how long creditors have to make claims, and whether those debts could continue to grow while an estate is being settled.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
While heat illness is preventable, Angela Hillman, an associate professor of exercise physiology at Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, said dangers arise when the body can’t cool itself.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Bullard said meetings with the legislature will occur every 90 days and, if an unforeseen circumstance arises, the agency would have to enter into emergency appropriation conversations.
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Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
Issues can arise if plants damage the fence, create safety hazards, or interfere with the other property.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
While heat illness is preventable, Angela Hillman, an associate professor of exercise physiology at Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, said dangers arise when the body can’t cool itself.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Bullard said meetings with the legislature will occur every 90 days and, if an unforeseen circumstance arises, the agency would have to enter into emergency appropriation conversations.
—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
Issues can arise if plants damage the fence, create safety hazards, or interfere with the other property.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for arise
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Cut to Buffy waking to an empty pillow next to her, and Angel, now without his soul, having a snack on the street.
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When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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In early 2024, Oura rolled out Resilience, a 14-day model that reframes stress as a training load.
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Earlier this month, Citi rolled out a product that allows wealthy and institutional clients to trade shares of private companies through a blockchain.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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The species, which originated in Africa and continues to spread throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, can carry dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya, diseases that can be life-threatening to humans.
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Many common surnames, such as Carpenter or Baker, originated from occupations passed down through generations, reflecting how closely people’s identities were tied to their work.
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An autopsy later determined the cause of Grant’s shocking death, at just 49 years old, to be a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm.
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Weather conditions prevented a helicopter rescue so three rangers ascended on foot, the Forest Service said.
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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