1
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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2
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
In the meantime, new problems have arisen with both IDR and PSLF.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not the first time that controversy has arisen during Rose's tenure at the organization.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, another opportunity to show off his archery skills has arisen.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s the idea that the seed black holes could have arisen from the very first stars that formed, lived, and died in the Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This put the band and our own team in a difficult situation which never should have arisen.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Who knows what planets might have developed in this young galaxy and what may have arisen on them.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In light of Richardson being moved to a backup role, speculation has arisen of Indianapolis potentially moving on from the young QB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not the first time that controversy has arisen during Rose's tenure at the organization.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, another opportunity to show off his archery skills has arisen.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s the idea that the seed black holes could have arisen from the very first stars that formed, lived, and died in the Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
This put the band and our own team in a difficult situation which never should have arisen.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Who knows what planets might have developed in this young galaxy and what may have arisen on them.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In light of Richardson being moved to a backup role, speculation has arisen of Indianapolis potentially moving on from the young QB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
Verb
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The First Intifada emerged in the wake of Qassam’s death.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The United States has emerged as the largest investor in commercial spyware—a global industry that has enabled the covert surveillance of journalists, human rights defenders, politicians, diplomats, and others, posing grave threats to human rights and national security.—
Vas Panagiotopoulos,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Open sources estimate that in 2022, UralVagonZavod produced some 60-70 T-90M tanks; by 2023, that may have risen to 140-180; and for 2024, output is estimated to have exceeded 200 units annually.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Shares have risen by 60% in the last year, compared to an 18% increase for the S&P 500.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The incident occurred just before half distance in the Zandvoort race, during the safety car period that followed Lewis Hamilton’s solo crash, with Sainz trying to pass Lawson for seventh place at the outside of the track’s Tarzan Turn 1.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pair reunited five days later and have since begun training.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The third season of Crave comedy The Trades has begun shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the plane ascended over the area, the turbulence had settled, allowing flight attendants to begin service, according to the report.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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As McLaren has ascended, Red Bull has been caught out this season, struggling to field a consistent race-winning car and falling out of both title races, despite some phenomenal performances from Verstappen.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Billy awoke to the sound of another alarm going off in the plant.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Earlier that week, the men awoke in their cells at four in the morning, the usual time.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The campaigns show how social media posts or personal messages — even by accounts with few followers or from people who are not public figures — could easily be surfaced and publicized, and people’s personal information can be spread across the internet at a time when doxxing is easier than ever.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last year, arguably the best home crowd of the season surfaced for the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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