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as in rises
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 emerges
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 begins
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 ascends
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 arises
And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.
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Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the Hebrew Bible’s narrative in Exodus, Moses arises as a leader of the Israelites and a prophet of God.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.
—March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Davis explains that the goal is to simplify how these systems interact, reducing the complexity that often arises when different technologies are combined.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Multiple ways to consider a complex whole The danger arises when one perspective is treated as the whole story.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
When the opportunity arises, productions are in the running.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Several generations of a family together at a big table for a milestone, sure to return when another milestone arises.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
In the Hebrew Bible’s narrative in Exodus, Moses arises as a leader of the Israelites and a prophet of God.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.
—March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Davis explains that the goal is to simplify how these systems interact, reducing the complexity that often arises when different technologies are combined.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Multiple ways to consider a complex whole The danger arises when one perspective is treated as the whole story.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
When the opportunity arises, productions are in the running.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Several generations of a family together at a big table for a milestone, sure to return when another milestone arises.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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The 2025 standard deduction rises to $15,750 from $14,600 for single filers, $23,625 from $21,900 for head of household filers, and $31,500 from $29,200 for married filing jointly filers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this moment the show all at once connects to its past, present and future — and once again rises to Heaviside heights.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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In detailing the chain of events that compelled Hulu to move on, what emerges is a case study of how not to handle the reboot of a valuable TV franchise.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the FedEx driver charged with kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand in 2022, begins Tuesday morning in Fort Worth.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The revival begins with Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, attending Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary party, according to Hulu.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Or tackle the Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, which ascends through bogland and blanket bog to a ridge with sweeping views across the Fermanagh landscape.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like his father, Khamenei ascends to the office without the necessary religious credentials to do so.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The sci-fi pic, starring Ryan Gosling as a school teacher who wakes aboard a spacecraft with amnesia, has been a winner for Amazon MGM Studios, delivering some of the best numbers for a non-franchise movie in some time.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Know what wakes me up more than a few mornings a month in Avondale, a quaint old neighborhood in Jacksonville?—
Chris Hildreth,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the later drafts, the psychological consequences were what felt important—each fantasy surfaces another warped representation of her grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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The imagery climbs to the ceiling, transforming a transitional space into a moment of theater.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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