1
as in rising
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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2
as in emerging
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 originating
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 ascending
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 arising
The Ponzo brothers pleaded guilty to felonies arising from the bribery kickback scheme, and a district judge sentenced both of them to 27 months in federal prison.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by a state or federal court located in New York, New York.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Thomas Geoghegan, an attorney representing the faith leaders, told Gettleman during Tuesday’s hearing that religious leaders successfully ministered to people inside the facility on Ash Wednesday without any security concerns arising.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs in both cases, however, argue that Vermont can’t legally impose liability or penalties on out-of-state energy producers for harms arising from out-of-state and global greenhouse gas emissions.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ranching on the borderlands of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico is seasoned with challenges arising from the whims of nature.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Major problems arising from hallucinating AI coding software could snowball into catastrophe at many other firms as well.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
This would capitalize on already nascent industry interest in hedging against biosecurity risks, trade bans, tariffs and provenance issues arising from European Union’s impending Digital Product Passport.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by a state or federal court located in New York, New York.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Thomas Geoghegan, an attorney representing the faith leaders, told Gettleman during Tuesday’s hearing that religious leaders successfully ministered to people inside the facility on Ash Wednesday without any security concerns arising.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs in both cases, however, argue that Vermont can’t legally impose liability or penalties on out-of-state energy producers for harms arising from out-of-state and global greenhouse gas emissions.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Ranching on the borderlands of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico is seasoned with challenges arising from the whims of nature.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Major problems arising from hallucinating AI coding software could snowball into catastrophe at many other firms as well.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
This would capitalize on already nascent industry interest in hedging against biosecurity risks, trade bans, tariffs and provenance issues arising from European Union’s impending Digital Product Passport.
—Patty Huntington, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Will the retirement age keep rising?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yet the technology for wind power that floats — as opposed to standard towers permanently attached to the sea floor — is just emerging, and has never been attempted in waters as deep as the Pacific off Northern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, originating in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, according to StatPearls, an online library published in the National Library of Medicine.—
Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the country’s highest foreign revenue came from remittances originating in the Middle East, placing it at direct risk from instability in that region.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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With right guard Tate Ratledge looking like an ascending young talent, Sewell’s services might be needed more on the left side, where third-year guard Christian Mahogany is coming off a disappointing sophomore season.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also in 1975, what would become the CIA World Factbook went public, ascending as a reliable research tool often recommended in class projects.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead, San Diego has elected leaders who spend every waking moment catering to special interests to pay for their next election.—
Hal Valderhaug,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pain upon waking A good mattress provides ample support for your spine and joints.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The writers upped the ante with the horror prose as the story went on, with other dinosaurs surfacing in Lake Michigan, finding their way to Lincoln Park, and meeting an ultimately unsuccessful defense from the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tension lingered into subsequent seasons, with unresolved feelings surfacing on camera and creating awkward dynamics during group interactions.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year is beginning to resemble the magical 2024 season for Korda, who won seven times en route to becoming Player of the Year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The union and workers agreed to return to work after the company agreed to return for two days of face-to-face contract negotiations beginning April 9.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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To get on a bus is to spend some time climbing aboard, or being pushed from behind, or being pulled up by the armpit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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This weekend the heat is back, with inland valleys climbing into the mid-80s and San Francisco on track to hit 80 degrees for the eighth or ninth time this year.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Arising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arising. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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