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
Because the state court never entered a charging order, there was no such restraint, lien, or enforcement mechanism arising from the application itself.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.
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Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The lawsuit is the second to be filed this year arising from accidents involving Daddino, court records show.
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Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
The adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction book sees two detectives try to bring down a drug kingpin with complications arising at every turn.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter.
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Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Allison Hickey and Kristin Wert later filed separate lawsuits arising from the incident, according to court filings reviewed by PEOPLE, The Oregonian, KPTV and KGW.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.
—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The lawsuit is the second to be filed this year arising from accidents involving Daddino, court records show.
—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
The adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction book sees two detectives try to bring down a drug kingpin with complications arising at every turn.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter.
—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Allison Hickey and Kristin Wert later filed separate lawsuits arising from the incident, according to court filings reviewed by PEOPLE, The Oregonian, KPTV and KGW.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Storms involve complex flows originating over a wide region and evolving in complicated ways.
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The concept of entrepreneurship, originating with Jean-Baptiste Say, has evolved through four distinct generations.
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Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
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Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
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There were many mornings when my team was waking him up hammering on the wall.
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Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession.
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These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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Traffic is at a standstill beginning around Northwest 183rd Street near Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Portugal match against Colombia.
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The required reading list will take effect beginning with the 2030-31 school year for elementary school students.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Sonic made the biggest jump of any brand in the survey, climbing from 73 to 77 after adding more affordable menu items.
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