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as in waked
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 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 originated
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
Few precedents The last time, and the only time in recent history, a similar situation arose was due to a social media trend.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Issues arose when the pair started mapping out their wedding party.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The rest of the month is a good time to talk through any disagreements that arose during the retrograde or map out the terms of your commitments to others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
The demonstrations in over a dozen cities arose from concerns that Erdogan was clamping down on the opposition.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
From this desolation arose the Messianic faith of Christianity, which, after the conversion of the Emperor Constantine in 312, eventually became the Roman Empire’s sole state religion.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Concerns against Ingram arose in January 2024 after an internal complaint from Caldwell Police Officer Allison Butler prompted Wagoner to direct the city’s then-Human Resources Director Shelli Boggie to investigate the allegations.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
The current research arose from archaeological findings at a Wari outpost known as Quilcapampa.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
After speculation arose about whether the actor was intentionally trying to model his accent after Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel — a comparison that even fellow Bravo star Cameran Eubanks called out — Isaacs set the record straight.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Issues arose when the pair started mapping out their wedding party.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The rest of the month is a good time to talk through any disagreements that arose during the retrograde or map out the terms of your commitments to others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
The demonstrations in over a dozen cities arose from concerns that Erdogan was clamping down on the opposition.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
From this desolation arose the Messianic faith of Christianity, which, after the conversion of the Emperor Constantine in 312, eventually became the Roman Empire’s sole state religion.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Concerns against Ingram arose in January 2024 after an internal complaint from Caldwell Police Officer Allison Butler prompted Wagoner to direct the city’s then-Human Resources Director Shelli Boggie to investigate the allegations.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
The current research arose from archaeological findings at a Wari outpost known as Quilcapampa.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
After speculation arose about whether the actor was intentionally trying to model his accent after Southern Charm alum Thomas Ravenel — a comparison that even fellow Bravo star Cameran Eubanks called out — Isaacs set the record straight.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
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With federal loans, the interest rate is determined by the year the loan originated, not by the characteristics of the borrower.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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There was something almost baptismal about stepping into the flow, which had originated in the hills east of Rome and soon enveloped me up to the waist in an icy caress.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Most of all, though, the 26-year-old has emerged as the Hornets’ most notable leader, taking on the role with an unwavering commitment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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What To Know According to a new straw poll released by The Lost Coast on Tuesday, conducted among 2,640 respondents in California, Braveheart actor Mel Gibson has emerged as the top Republican candidate for California governor, with 12% of the vote.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Season 5, episode 11 began with Tommy (Gina Torres) learning that her tumors are growing in size, giving her possibly just days to live.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bloom reveals the pair hit it off straight away, and that he was especially charmed by how Barrymore, who began acting at only 11 months old, made an effort to connect with all of the kids on set, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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During a visit to the Olympia International Show Jumping Championships with their mom, brothers Harry and William climbed into Santa's sleigh.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The January crash happened at night and the collision occurred at 278 feet.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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Meteorologist Brooks Garner was in the middle of a storm tracker report and was showing Fox 35 viewers radar of the weather pattern overhead in Florida when the incident occurred.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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That’s quite a feat for a team that started playing football in 1925.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, Winn ascended through the ranks at SDG&E, going from an associate engineer in 1986 to CEO in 2020.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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