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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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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
Healthcare, arising healthcare costs, the farming industry struggling, food and housing continuing to be out of reach for many.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The doctor tells you that your daughter has pneumonia, a complication arising in roughly 6 percent of measles cases, though some researchers suspect that the actual rate may be higher.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Yet the process remains so hazy and complex that problems still are arising.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Espinoza focused a large part of Friday’s hearing on problems arising at Campus Kilpatrick, which now houses all of the girls in the county’s custody.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2025, California’s job market lost jobs for the first time in a calendar year since 2020, a period that was marred by massive disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Innovations here are not surprisingly arising out of tech-first companies rather than traditional media companies, but hopefully these types of innovations will spread across the streaming world.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The doctor tells you that your daughter has pneumonia, a complication arising in roughly 6 percent of measles cases, though some researchers suspect that the actual rate may be higher.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Yet the process remains so hazy and complex that problems still are arising.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Espinoza focused a large part of Friday’s hearing on problems arising at Campus Kilpatrick, which now houses all of the girls in the county’s custody.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
In 2025, California’s job market lost jobs for the first time in a calendar year since 2020, a period that was marred by massive disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Innovations here are not surprisingly arising out of tech-first companies rather than traditional media companies, but hopefully these types of innovations will spread across the streaming world.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now firmly established as both a premier service destination and a rising industry hub, Morocco is looking outward, fielding major delegations at platforms such as Venice Production Bridge and this year’s EFM to connect a new generation of filmmakers directly to the global market.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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America decided to use all its human resources, not merely those originating from European nations.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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Despite our diversity, each of us spent many years in private practice before the Arkansas courts before ascending to service on the state's highest court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Murray is ascending into the same airspace as English and Issel and the other Nuggets greats.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes after waking to make your bed for a healthier, tidier space.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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What happens in the first minutes after waking can either reinforce those patterns or interrupt them.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The project has already enjoyed early market traction, surfacing on the international industry circuit at Annecy’s MIFA Pitch and across Cartoon’s flagship platforms, Cartoon Movie and Cartoon Forum.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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No new data collection required — just surfacing patterns already captured but siloed.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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Also called The Mother Road, Route 66 stretches almost 2,500 miles and spans eight states, beginning in Chicago, Illinois, and ending in Santa Monica, California.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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But this outlook is beginning to change.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Andrew was photographed climbing a tree on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will then quickly rebound on Tuesday, climbing to near 60 degrees.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Arising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arising. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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