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
Even with financial advisers helping Americans prepare both boomers and heirs for the largest wealth transfer in history, more disputes are arising, data show.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The combination of weak hiring and increasing inflationary pressures arising from the war creates a nightmare for the Federal Reserve, which must decide whether to cut interest rates to help the job market or hold off to help keep a lid on prices.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Also at the meeting, during which several residents spoke critically of the data centers proposed for Yorkville, Olson addressed some of the questions that have been arising with regards to the city’s data center plans.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or the Contest shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Normally, lower tariffs arising from the Supreme Court’s decision might be expected to give the economy a little lift.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
This prosecutor litigates cases arising from accidents in the mountains.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein but has made no comment on allegations arising from the recent release of Epstein files.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The real pressure arising from the club’s situation will not just be on interim head coach Igor Tudor, but on the people that run the club and ultimately on the majority-shareholding Lewis family.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The combination of weak hiring and increasing inflationary pressures arising from the war creates a nightmare for the Federal Reserve, which must decide whether to cut interest rates to help the job market or hold off to help keep a lid on prices.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Also at the meeting, during which several residents spoke critically of the data centers proposed for Yorkville, Olson addressed some of the questions that have been arising with regards to the city’s data center plans.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or the Contest shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Normally, lower tariffs arising from the Supreme Court’s decision might be expected to give the economy a little lift.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
This prosecutor litigates cases arising from accidents in the mountains.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein but has made no comment on allegations arising from the recent release of Epstein files.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
The real pressure arising from the club’s situation will not just be on interim head coach Igor Tudor, but on the people that run the club and ultimately on the majority-shareholding Lewis family.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a growing memorial outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home continues to draw visitors, new questions are emerging about whether investigators are monitoring the site.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The object known as 3I/ATLAS made news in July 2025 when it was confirmed to be the third object ever discovered originating outside Earth's solar system.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Phillipa Soo, the Broadway star best known for originating the role of Eliza in Hamilton, had an excellent run this past decade.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Saints also agreed to a four-year, $61 million contract with guard David Edwards (formerly of the Buffalo Bills) to further bolster their ascending offense.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillips should have a notable impact on Scourton, who has proven to be an ascending strong-side edge rusher.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eat Breakfast Earlier for Blood Sugar Eating an early breakfast—within one to two hours after waking—can be the best timing for most people.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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Customizing the fill to your preference prevents waking with a sore neck.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gadget, called the AI Workmate, is intended to plug into business environments, recognizing users by their appearance and voice and surfacing pertinent information.—
Vlad Savov,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Smaller Revelations That Piled Up The format kept surfacing details that don’t emerge in traditional settings.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Mack under contract, re-signing Oweh becomes a clear priority for Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz ahead of the free-agent negotiation period beginning Monday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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At first, authorities believed the teenager may have left her home voluntarily after climbing out of her bedroom window during the night.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trails range from short 3-mile walks to 40-plus-mile backcountry treks, climbing from 5,000 to 13,000 feet of elevation, with forest paths, stone steps, and thach (alpine pasture) camps.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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