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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
That's typically where confusion arises.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
If such an opportunity arises, producers would be well served by bringing this entire exceptional cast out east to perform it.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Anytime a situation along these lines arises, aluminum foil has your back.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
For employees with stock options, the AMT issue most commonly arises with incentive stock options (ISOs).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The question arises as to how effectively Maryland’s Republican Party is fulfilling its responsibilities.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Each year or so, a fresh occasion arises to gather in excitement about the Beatles.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Gravity arises from this warping, meaning the larger the mass, the greater the curvature of spacetime and the stronger the gravitational influence.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026
When conflict arises, producers can’t simply limit a contestant’s screen time to get the world to stop talking about them.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
If such an opportunity arises, producers would be well served by bringing this entire exceptional cast out east to perform it.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Anytime a situation along these lines arises, aluminum foil has your back.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
For employees with stock options, the AMT issue most commonly arises with incentive stock options (ISOs).
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The question arises as to how effectively Maryland’s Republican Party is fulfilling its responsibilities.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
Each year or so, a fresh occasion arises to gather in excitement about the Beatles.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Gravity arises from this warping, meaning the larger the mass, the greater the curvature of spacetime and the stronger the gravitational influence.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 June 2026
When conflict arises, producers can’t simply limit a contestant’s screen time to get the world to stop talking about them.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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On-site Hawaiian cultural programming helps visitors connect with the islands' history and culture, and the complimentary Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Experience that begins with a traditional sunrise chant is not to be missed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Each aircraft launches autonomously, carries out reconnaissance and target acquisition tasks, then returns to the vehicle or installation for capture and recharging before the next sortie begins.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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An elevator ascends from the entrance vestibule to the main level, where an open living room flows into a dining area with a separate seating nook and fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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So, when Harvard-Westlake travels, one of his teammates wakes him.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Tran wakes to the sounds of his mother and aunt arguing.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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High cognitive load is an early indicator of burnout, slower innovation and operational instability that often surfaces before traditional IT metrics reveal problems.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Also, this is the first time his angry baritone surfaces on record in its full power.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Some have also raised pointed questions about whether BPC-157 originates in the human body at all.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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The lab is now investigating whether the same lysosomal dysfunction in old stem cells plays a role in leukemia, a disease whose incidence climbs sharply with age.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Cybernews found that 59% of workers regularly use AI their company never approved, and among executives and senior managers that number climbs to 93%.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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