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as in waked
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 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 risen
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
All this because a political debate has arisen, where the main players are politicians from 30 years ago, very conservative, who are unfamiliar with innovation.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Several controversies have arisen in Tolleson Union recently Tolleson Union has faced several controversies over the past year.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Baldelli has led the Twins for the past seven seasons, but the team has now missed the playoffs in four of its past five seasons and questions have arisen about his job status.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Discussions on keeping the board fully elected have arisen as talks continue with the new Indianapolis Local Education Alliance group and how its recommendations will shape governance structures for central Indiana’s largest school district.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Though the majority of cases are linked to a large outbreak that originated in West Texas, other outbreaks and cases have arisen from community transmission or during travel in other states.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The man’s symptoms had arisen too rapidly for lymphoma.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Along those lines, questions have arisen about potential conflicts for Miran taking a leave as head of the Council of Economic Advisers, rather than resigning.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, new problems have arisen with both IDR and PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Several controversies have arisen in Tolleson Union recently Tolleson Union has faced several controversies over the past year.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Baldelli has led the Twins for the past seven seasons, but the team has now missed the playoffs in four of its past five seasons and questions have arisen about his job status.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Discussions on keeping the board fully elected have arisen as talks continue with the new Indianapolis Local Education Alliance group and how its recommendations will shape governance structures for central Indiana’s largest school district.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Though the majority of cases are linked to a large outbreak that originated in West Texas, other outbreaks and cases have arisen from community transmission or during travel in other states.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The man’s symptoms had arisen too rapidly for lymphoma.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Along those lines, questions have arisen about potential conflicts for Miran taking a leave as head of the Council of Economic Advisers, rather than resigning.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, new problems have arisen with both IDR and PSLF.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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While subscription platforms still have their place, AVOD has emerged as a compelling alternative.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Money that originated in the state budget will make a film an easier target.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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The fire originated in the southeast corner of the refinery, the City of El Segundo said.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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While teacher turnover has declined, the rate for principals and superintendents has risen.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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My new novel, Saltcrop, is set in a world where sea levels have risen and started to eat away at city boundaries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agents were reportedly performing a routine patrol in Broadview, a suburb of Chicago, when the alleged assault occurred.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses told police that the shooting occurred after two parties apparently disagreed about exchanging car insurance information following a minor accident.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, wealth management has begun to support the expansion of private assets, and vice versa, although wealth managers and GPs still need additional tools and transparency to maximize their alignment.—
Henry Fernandez,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Air consisted of atmospheric rock that fine tuned their ability to make powerful music without relying on distortion, and Earth was a mix of folk and Americana, something Kensrue had begun to explore via his 2007 solo record, Please Come Home.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the outlet, Princess Kate had ascended the stairs for a closer look at the cockpit and appeared to assure her guide that her shoes wouldn't stop her.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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That group still reports to Hron, who ascended to the CTO role in July 2024.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kyiv awoke to loud explosions, drones flying overhead and air defenses booming.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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After a lifeless Eagles offense awoke with a third-quarter touchdown to pull within 26-14, Davis forced Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford out of bounds on a punt-forcing sack by chasing him halfway across the field.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to the ministry, most cases are in São Paulo though cases have surfaced as far as Pernambuco and Mato Grosso do Sul.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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After the attack, some of prejudice surfaced online again.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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