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
The confusion likely arises from the closure of 5 permanent remote hearing sites (PRSs)—single rooms within field sites used for hearings.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
And People Doing Likewise A twist arises in this.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This variation arises as a result of how fast the universe was expanding at those times.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Human speech arises courtesy of some significant neural horsepower.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
From there, the road arises under the footsteps of the walker.
—Oleg Sadikov, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
General relativity and the dark universe Developed in 1915, general relativity suggests that gravity arises because bodies with mass cause the fabric of spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The challenge in deploying terrestrial technologies on celestial bodies arises from exposure to extremes of temperature and radiation on the moon's surface due to the absence of an atmosphere and magnetosphere on the moon.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
And People Doing Likewise A twist arises in this.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This variation arises as a result of how fast the universe was expanding at those times.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Human speech arises courtesy of some significant neural horsepower.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
From there, the road arises under the footsteps of the walker.
—Oleg Sadikov, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
General relativity and the dark universe Developed in 1915, general relativity suggests that gravity arises because bodies with mass cause the fabric of spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The challenge in deploying terrestrial technologies on celestial bodies arises from exposure to extremes of temperature and radiation on the moon's surface due to the absence of an atmosphere and magnetosphere on the moon.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arises
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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Political gap emerges The tech industry’s political allegiances remain divided.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This dynamic creates a major economic risk and with the pace at which AI progresses, the more likely that a winner-takes-all market emerges, as per Stiglitz.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The week begins cloudy and warm.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
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The California State Fair begins Friday, July 11, and lasts until Sunday, July 27, with a different headliner performing each night.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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Alex Warren ascends to his first Global Excl.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trail contours around slopes thick with aspen and wildflowers, passes through forests rife with conifers and chanterelles, plunges across creeks and rivers, skirts crystalline lakes, and ascends a handful of high mountain passes.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Every trade that occurs in the marketplace is mutually beneficial.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But nothing compares to the infectious jubilation that occurs during the four-day celebration of Cup Match at the end of July and early August.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Security & Safety A casino should offer a safe environment for its customers and this starts with proper licensing and ends with strict safety protocols such as SSL encryption.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Behavior Shapes Culture—From the Top Down Creating a culture of courage starts with behavior.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arises. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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