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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
The discrepancy arises because the Braves report gross revenue for categories such as retail and concessions, whereas CNBC includes net revenue in accordance with MLB reporting practices.
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The association supported Senate Bill 1263, a separate vision that would peel back some rules but still let cities mandate licenses and require property owners to designate a local contact in case trouble arises.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Obesity arises from both the expansion of white adipose cells and an increase in their number.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The researchers had to develop new techniques for using Webb’s instruments to detect the asteroid as a nearly invisible speck amid the vastness of space, and their innovations could help future efforts if another similar threat arises.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
If a dispute arises − such as contesting a will or trust or alleging breach of fiduciary duty − costs can spiral into the tens of thousands of dollars, lawyers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Privacy policy changes added to the concern The controversy arises as Meta has expanded the capabilities of its AI glasses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego shouldn’t balance its books by charging families more every time a fiscal challenge arises.
—Bradley Schnell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
And for insiders who have been monitoring Ellison’s reemergence, the question that often arises is whether or not Annapurna will remain a standalone operation, sign a first-look style deal or even be absorbed by a studio.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The association supported Senate Bill 1263, a separate vision that would peel back some rules but still let cities mandate licenses and require property owners to designate a local contact in case trouble arises.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Obesity arises from both the expansion of white adipose cells and an increase in their number.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The researchers had to develop new techniques for using Webb’s instruments to detect the asteroid as a nearly invisible speck amid the vastness of space, and their innovations could help future efforts if another similar threat arises.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
If a dispute arises − such as contesting a will or trust or alleging breach of fiduciary duty − costs can spiral into the tens of thousands of dollars, lawyers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Privacy policy changes added to the concern The controversy arises as Meta has expanded the capabilities of its AI glasses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego shouldn’t balance its books by charging families more every time a fiscal challenge arises.
—Bradley Schnell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
And for insiders who have been monitoring Ellison’s reemergence, the question that often arises is whether or not Annapurna will remain a standalone operation, sign a first-look style deal or even be absorbed by a studio.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yet Grace is the one who wakes up in space, and this story emerges nonlinearly, narrative flashbacks like bursts of memory ripping through his brain, discombobulated after a long intergalactic coma.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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As the system grows increasingly confident in its predictive logic, a conflict emerges between an AI that relies on statistical certainty and humans who resist surrendering moral judgment to algorithms.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The eight-team event begins with quarterfinal games April 1-2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 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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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Caffeine wakes you up by inhibiting the ability of the natural sleep chemical adenosine from binding to its receptors.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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This season Sinatra wakes from her coma and faces a new obstacle in Jane (Nicole Brydon Bloom).—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The warning at the entrance was preceded by a towering statue of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon-god that surfaces in Gorillaz videos and art at times.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health, this moment often surfaces realities that were easy to ignore during the parenting years.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, security researchers have suspected that LeakBase originates from Russia, suggesting that its administrators remain free.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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The name originates from the sun reflecting off the snow causing eye soreness.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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As light pollution climbs, so, too, does a countermovement to curb it.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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These companies tend to see their share prices rise when gold’s spot price climbs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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