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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
Their results showed that the unusual absorption behavior arises from interactions between excitons, which carry energy, and charge-transfer states, where electrons move between molecules.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Energy needs skyrocket during pupping season, so coyotes have been known to grab outdoor cats if an opportunity arises.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Fear, in Robin’s view, is not simply a feeling that arises naturally in response to danger.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.
—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
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Energy needs skyrocket during pupping season, so coyotes have been known to grab outdoor cats if an opportunity arises.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Fear, in Robin’s view, is not simply a feeling that arises naturally in response to danger.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 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,
15 Apr. 2026
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The leading thought behind why is that methane forms a blue color, so as the north pole emerges from winter, much of that methane is still present, giving the polar area its blue color initially.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Apr. 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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We're lifted out of the darkness this time, though, as a blinding light appears and Daniel ascends.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The ride, a family drop tower-style ride, typically ascends over 20 feet in the air, then drops rapidly.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Melmo The stiffness of my jeans wakes me—almost icy in the predawn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 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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Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that originates in the retina and usually affects children under the age of 4, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group originates from Brooklyn and formed while the members were in high school.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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When temperatures drop, gas demand climbs, and constrained pipelines that supply the region reach capacity, pushing up electric prices.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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