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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb arise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of arise are derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, 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

In what contexts can derive take the place of arise?

The words derive and arise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to arise?

While in some cases nearly identical to arise, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do flow and spring relate to one another, in the sense of arise?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When might issue be a better fit than arise?

The meanings of issue and arise largely overlap; however, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of arise?

Although the words originate and arise 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 arise?

The words proceed and arise can be used in similar contexts, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When can spring be used instead of arise?

In some situations, the words spring and arise are roughly equivalent. However, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than arise?

The synonyms stem and arise are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 arise The concern arises because commercial pilots reported seeing ash in the vicinity of the mountain, site of the infamous eruption of May 18, 1980, that killed 57 people. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 An opportunity arose in the second season, but Martin backed out, according to Vulture. Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Late in the day, a dispute about money or the cost of something might arise. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 According to the Anti-Defamation League, a common point of grievance among incels is that 80% of women are attracted to just 20% of men, a sentiment that arises on several occasions in the series. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arise
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    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • If anything, conflict is to be expected; seeing eye-to-eye every waking moment of every day would be far more concerning.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • Broader concerns have also surfaced that even adult users are building unhealthy emotional attachments to AI chatbots, in part because the tools are often designed to be agreeable and supportive.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • The new charges originate from that fall, before Rodriguez-Singh left for India, according to the indictment.
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  • Values, like the cars themselves, are all over the map, and today an early oval-window car can ascend well above $150,000 in concours condition, with a car in good condition worth $35,000 or more.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But this showdown which needs no hype is ascending a level.
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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