1
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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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 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
Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Several lawsuits and protests have arisen in response, and last month, a court order paused all activity related to the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Many examples have arisen from the scientific community and deserve to be celebrated.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, the researchers find, a warm period of inflation that began to populate the universe with matter could have naturally arisen from interactions within physics’ Standard Model, the theory that describes the fundamental forces and elementary particles in the universe.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
Growing pains The current popularity of marathons has arisen from a concoction of factors, veteran runners and industry experts say.
—Ben Goggin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, questions have arisen about the status of several key government services.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Innovation has arisen out of the sparsity of the shells.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Given we’re headed to MIPCOM, where more TV rights have been traded than anywhere else, the issue of compensation from the agreements has already arisen and no doubt will again within the walls of the Palais and opposite the Brown Sugar bar in the early hours of the morning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Several lawsuits and protests have arisen in response, and last month, a court order paused all activity related to the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Many examples have arisen from the scientific community and deserve to be celebrated.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, the researchers find, a warm period of inflation that began to populate the universe with matter could have naturally arisen from interactions within physics’ Standard Model, the theory that describes the fundamental forces and elementary particles in the universe.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
Growing pains The current popularity of marathons has arisen from a concoction of factors, veteran runners and industry experts say.
—Ben Goggin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, questions have arisen about the status of several key government services.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Innovation has arisen out of the sparsity of the shells.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Given we’re headed to MIPCOM, where more TV rights have been traded than anywhere else, the issue of compensation from the agreements has already arisen and no doubt will again within the walls of the Palais and opposite the Brown Sugar bar in the early hours of the morning.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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So far this year, both Berkshire's Class A and Class B shares have risen nearly 10%, outperforming most defensive stocks, though lagging slightly behind the broader market.—
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CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the 10 years since setting up shop, the women have risen to become the most powerful divorce lawyers in Los Angeles, possibly the country, albeit while seeming to do very little actual lawyering.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Take part in the grand strategy, spanning from the onset of the Hundred Years' War to 1837, the year Queen Victoria ascended to the throne, and use diplomacy, military conquest, or trade to achieve the best outcome for your nation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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The queen consort, who ascended the throne in September 2022 alongside her husband King Charles III, often gravitates to brooches as a signature accessory for her attire, holding both sentimental meaning and historic significance.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This has nothing to do with being woke.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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Friend Ellen DeGeneres also gave a shoutout through a candid video shared on Instagram, in which the former talk show host woke Kris up from a nap by singing in her ear.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crescendo of my fandom occurred in 2002 when the Angels prevailed over the Giants in the seventh game of the World Series.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Those leaders have now begun to emerge.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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When Armistice Day became a federal holiday in 1938, many states had already begun observing it.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Layoffs in October soared A new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that layoffs in October were up 175% from a year prior and 183% from September.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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