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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 There have been plenty of other scenarios proposed for how these supermassive black holes could have arisen, and all of them are even more problematic than the direct collapse scenario. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025 In fact, our reality may stem from subjective internal experiences, such as colors or tastes, that arise because of consciousness. Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025 When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025 Similar to the groups most at risk when the need to evacuate other disasters arise, people with lower mobility, older adults, very young children and people with certain existing health conditions are the most vulnerable to high temperatures. Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arise
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  • An opportunity to wake a dormant gift.
    Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
  • While the relationship didn't become romantic until later on, Umansky and Zingerman spent nearly every waking moment together in high school.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Leading up to their season opener against the Washington Commanders, developments emerged that multiple players could get snaps under center.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To counter the explosive projectiles, Russian tank crews began mounting homemade cages above their turrets to cushion the tanks from blasts.
    Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.
    Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • At the top or bottom of the stairs, the rover opens its front door into a ramp, and the S2 Omni rolls out and continues on its way.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
  • As Rocket Lab prepares to roll out its new Neutron, the firm recently unveiled the launch complex from which the vehicle will fly, DefenseNews reports.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Hints of Kate’s hair transformation first surfaced in Scotland in late August, and her visit to London’s Natural History Museum on Thursday confirmed the change.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • There’s a lot of beauty and thought that actually originated here.
    Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
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  • After a while, the women let themselves out and ascend to the surface.
    Carmen Maria Machado, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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