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as in risen
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 ascended
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
Fear of collateral damage to public safety Schnell echoed concerns raised by local sheriffs and police chiefs throughout Minnesota that criminals could exploit the chaos that has arisen during the federal surge.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Concerns have arisen around AI stocks in the past month, Hickey said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
As that lawsuit proceeds, a new and bigger threat to the rule of law has arisen.
—Hiba Rahim, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The replacement-parking issue has arisen in La Jolla with The Shores’ nearly 6-year-old outdoor street dining program on Avenida de la Playa between El Paseo Grande and Calle de la Plata.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The report says that the problem has arisen because of the proliferation of digital alarms, especially those designed to detect emissions to comply with Net Zero goals, and autonomous systems.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Questions have also arisen over the reliability of witness evidence, said The Times.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Security issues have arisen at the Reggie within the past year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
But questions have arisen around whether the administration would in practice impose any limits on the chip shipments, or even if Beijing would allow their sales domestically.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Concerns have arisen around AI stocks in the past month, Hickey said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
As that lawsuit proceeds, a new and bigger threat to the rule of law has arisen.
—Hiba Rahim, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The replacement-parking issue has arisen in La Jolla with The Shores’ nearly 6-year-old outdoor street dining program on Avenida de la Playa between El Paseo Grande and Calle de la Plata.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The report says that the problem has arisen because of the proliferation of digital alarms, especially those designed to detect emissions to comply with Net Zero goals, and autonomous systems.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Questions have also arisen over the reliability of witness evidence, said The Times.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Security issues have arisen at the Reggie within the past year.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
But questions have arisen around whether the administration would in practice impose any limits on the chip shipments, or even if Beijing would allow their sales domestically.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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In the years since, food and labor expenses have risen, and consumer behavior has shifted, as fewer people are choosing to dine out.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper have risen 37% since the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because these newly real particles originated as a pair, they are entangled, retaining a connection regardless of how far they may be separated.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Although its exact origins can’t be accurately traced, curling is a sport believed to have originated in the 16th century.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guests ascended the familiar staircase to the lobby, greeted immediately with margaritas and virgin palomas.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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With the release of his sophomore album, Fly, in October 2024, singer-songwriter and composer Michael Mayo ascended to new artistic heights.—
Jordan-Marie Smith,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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At about two this morning, the familiar howl of air-raid sirens woke me in the center of Kyiv, followed by the low thuds of anti-aircraft cannons attempting to shoot down Russian drones.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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That one near the end of the half woke Hall up.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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The incident occurred just hours before dozens of flyers depicting former Prince Andrew were briefly scattered around the village of Dedham ahead of the royal visit, The Times reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The release said Lovely lives near where the fire occurred.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the algorithms delivering the same cycle of digital inspiration, and the ubiquitous availability of all these products, our interiors have begun developing a sameness.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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That program, begun in 2017 and ended in 2023, provided scholarships for low-income students to attend private schools funded through state tax credits.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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During the 1980-90 decade, for example, the state’s population soared by about 6 million people, a nearly 25% gain, thanks to high levels of immigration and a lofty birth rate.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures soared roughly 20 degrees above normal for February across valleys and typically cooler coastal areas.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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