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
Up the road from Gillette Stadium, a town neighboring Foxboro is pressing for funding to meet public safety demands arising from the World Cup, with the first match just over a month away.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Alito handles emergency matters arising from the 5th Circuit by default, and major cases are ultimately often referred to the full court for a vote.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England have expressed concern over potential systemic risks arising from private credit lately.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The unanimous decision came during a nine-hour-long meeting that included several tense moments arising out of longstanding political rivalries.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Working with predominantly Latino families, Barba said the nine-week intervention, which usually consists of six to 10 community members, became a way to help people deal with fear arising from the immigration enforcement activities happening in Lake County as well as throughout the Chicago area.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The culprit is static electricity arising from the fracturing and friction between the beans during grinding.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Most breast cancers arising from a BRCA2 gene mutation are estrogen receptor–positive/HER2-negative, the foundation notes.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Extending the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy is squarely consistent with Chiles.
—Kris Fair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Alito handles emergency matters arising from the 5th Circuit by default, and major cases are ultimately often referred to the full court for a vote.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England have expressed concern over potential systemic risks arising from private credit lately.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The unanimous decision came during a nine-hour-long meeting that included several tense moments arising out of longstanding political rivalries.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Working with predominantly Latino families, Barba said the nine-week intervention, which usually consists of six to 10 community members, became a way to help people deal with fear arising from the immigration enforcement activities happening in Lake County as well as throughout the Chicago area.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The culprit is static electricity arising from the fracturing and friction between the beans during grinding.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Most breast cancers arising from a BRCA2 gene mutation are estrogen receptor–positive/HER2-negative, the foundation notes.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Extending the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy is squarely consistent with Chiles.
—Kris Fair, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The exchanges highlighted the political dynamics emerging ahead of the June 2 primary, where only two top finishers will advance to a November runoff.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The sophomore, who has started every game this season while emerging as a reliable stopper for the Buffs’ dominant defense, says that conversations with Elliott Whidden after the ASU loss catapulted her to more consistency in 2026.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Two additional adaptation projects originating from previous Pavilion conversations are currently in development, according to organizers.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The group of 80-some species has ancestors going back tens of millions of years, originating in Asia.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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New York — The tables are set, the cameras are waiting and some of today’s most stylish cultural figures are ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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That’s because ascending the Kardashev scale isn’t really a realistic goal—the scale is more a crude guide for thinking about how a technological civilization could grow and what its ultimate limits could be.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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Use for 20 to 30 minutes within the first hour of waking.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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Dawn simulators like Philips SmartSleep and Lumie gradually brighten before waking to mimic sunrise.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The systems can reportedly be deployed through both 260mm and 533mm torpedo tubes, allowing submarines to launch them without surfacing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Through that initiative, Totoki said the company has identified substantial speed and productivity gains per person, while also surfacing shortcomings in current models – particularly around consistency and controllability.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Lee was walking us along a sweetness gradient, beginning with a savory on-ramp of legumes and caviar and arriving at a place of unambiguous dessert.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Some strategists later said that the debate helped shift Pratt's candidacy from political novelty to a campaign that voters were beginning to take seriously.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Texas drivers are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing above $4 a gallon statewide for the first time in nearly four years.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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“Arising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arising. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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