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as in woke
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 surfaced
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 began
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 rose
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 arose
The sides agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose over the final year.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Hence, enterprise software and, eventually, supply chain software development companies arose.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
So when the chance to bid for the 2026 event arose about a decade ago, the Chiefs and Sporting pounced.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Jazz arose in the earliest years of the 20th century, springing from blues and ragtime.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The first-year Wings coach also didn’t offer any specifics on the injury, but told reporters that no concerns regarding the knee arose during the predraft evaluation process.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Conflicts soon arose between them.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Hence, enterprise software and, eventually, supply chain software development companies arose.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
So when the chance to bid for the 2026 event arose about a decade ago, the Chiefs and Sporting pounced.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Jazz arose in the earliest years of the 20th century, springing from blues and ragtime.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The first-year Wings coach also didn’t offer any specifics on the injury, but told reporters that no concerns regarding the knee arose during the predraft evaluation process.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Conflicts soon arose between them.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
Verb
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The name of the person who woke him up was redacted.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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My hero tenderly wrapped his snow-white daughter in a cravat; my heroine woke with a stab of fear, wondering where her stomach had gone.—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Since the credit card disclosures surfaced, Stewart and her delegates have doubled down and pledged to fight on.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Rumors of a breakup later surfaced around the 2026 Super Bowl.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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When Richards began his career in criminal-justice advocacy, the idea of closing Rikers Island would have been a radical fantasy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Spencer Strider, who began the year sidelined with a right oblique strain and struggled with command upon his return last week, looked close to vintage form in Los Angeles.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Wild sold the Beer Twigs during the regular season, but the team has seen an uptick in sales since the games rose in importance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Courts were backed up, the jail population rose once again, and absenteeism became rampant among corrections officers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The 68-year-old suspect awoke and got into an argument with the victim that turned physical.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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One night, Montiel's mother awoke to find her daughter's bedsheets red with blood − a result of hemorrhaging and bloody diarrhea, caused by the virus.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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When the issue of climate change emerged, it was initially viewed as just another environmental challenge, which environmental groups met with campaigns for national and international climate policies, all while still advocating for the preservation of wildlands.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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As technology has evolved in innovative and surprising ways over the course of the past several years, new tools have emerged that further support independence and creativity at every turn.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators said the deceased originated from Mexico and Honduras.—
Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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One theory that has popped up is that the virus originated from a bird watching landfill in Ushuaia, located at the southern tip of Argentina, where a couple who were infected with the virus visited, Argentinian officials first hypothesized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Hoosiers have climbed out of that hole thanks to Cignetti.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Admission has steadily climbed since 2023, underscoring the interest in theatrical experiences.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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