1
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
As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
—
Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Success isn't overnight; stars like Chalobah prepared for years, highlighting the need for readiness when a chance arises.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Group 4 arises from chronic blood clots in the lungs.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Need for a civilizational shift arises periodically in human history.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The suspicion arises that the new film has been chopped up in the editing room, removing some of the connective tissue.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Success isn't overnight; stars like Chalobah prepared for years, highlighting the need for readiness when a chance arises.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Group 4 arises from chronic blood clots in the lungs.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Need for a civilizational shift arises periodically in human history.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The suspicion arises that the new film has been chopped up in the editing room, removing some of the connective tissue.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
But every time a moment of inspiration arises, she is interrupted – the children, the laundry, the meals.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich.
—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
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Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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The trail to the summit ascends the mountain’s south ridge.
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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.
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The squalling of a blue jay wakes me.
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.
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Within seconds, the model surfaces health summaries, usage patterns, renewal risks and recommended next steps.
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No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces.
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The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
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The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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