1
as in woke
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in rose
to move or extend upward
slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arose
More opposition arose from Protect Point Loma, a grassroots organization that formed last year, primarily in opposition to the Rosecrans development.
—
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
During the alleged incident, police said Hooker's children had been visiting him and a dispute arose over the children being taught creationism while being homeschooled, according to a police report.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Doubts about the durability of the ceasefire arose just hours after the announcement as a round of intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed and injured hundreds.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Concerns arose early Wednesday that provisions in the bill enabling parents to request access to their children’s user data could potentially harm LGBTQ youth, who often find safe spaces in online communities, Uyterhoeven said.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Paris showing came after an invitation from Moda Productions, according to his mother, Sherri Madison, who told The Blast the opportunity arose organically.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Stacy's body was cremated within two days of her death, but suspicion arose when Stacy’s mother reported that Hunsucker seemed unusually unfazed by the death and had moved in with a girlfriend shortly after.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But first, members of the police department had a surprise for Thomas, who’d been interim chief since October, when the former chief was placed on administrative leave following complaints that arose in a city employee survey.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
But in his wake, an even more malicious malefactor arose, taking advantage of a gaping spiritual void to double down on Jeff's sadistic coercion.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
During the alleged incident, police said Hooker's children had been visiting him and a dispute arose over the children being taught creationism while being homeschooled, according to a police report.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Doubts about the durability of the ceasefire arose just hours after the announcement as a round of intense Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed and injured hundreds.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Concerns arose early Wednesday that provisions in the bill enabling parents to request access to their children’s user data could potentially harm LGBTQ youth, who often find safe spaces in online communities, Uyterhoeven said.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The Paris showing came after an invitation from Moda Productions, according to his mother, Sherri Madison, who told The Blast the opportunity arose organically.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Stacy's body was cremated within two days of her death, but suspicion arose when Stacy’s mother reported that Hunsucker seemed unusually unfazed by the death and had moved in with a girlfriend shortly after.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But first, members of the police department had a surprise for Thomas, who’d been interim chief since October, when the former chief was placed on administrative leave following complaints that arose in a city employee survey.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
But in his wake, an even more malicious malefactor arose, taking advantage of a gaping spiritual void to double down on Jeff's sadistic coercion.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
Verb
-
Where will all these sciolistic refugees from woke America go if that largesse dries up?—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job.—
,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The harms of porous insurance oversight have also surfaced in the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, an even larger hospital chain bankrolled by private equity.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
-
When the developer’s initial proposal surfaced last fall with a stark, vertical ship’s-hull design, a backlash followed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
After graduating, Jude began working as an assistant on movies and also in advertising.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Apple’s initial plans were to build a lighter version of the Vision Pro headset, but the company began prioritizing smart glasses around October last year, according to Gurman.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Charlotte home prices rose slightly in February compared to the same time last year, although certain neighborhoods had significant swings up or down, according to the latest data from the real estate site Redfin.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Utah is at the heart of what’s been called the Sagebrush Rebellion, which rose during the Reagan era to challenge the prevailing management of federal lands, and, indeed, the entire idea of federal lands.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Boys give it a test run by killing a new supe named Rockhard, a spoof of Marvel’s The Thing, and wounding Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), whom Homelander awoke from cryostasis.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
-
As the first bits of morning light awoke the day, early risers celebrated with Easter Sunday service on a hilltop in Anaheim Hills.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The Universal Zulu Nation removed Bambaataa as its leader after the accusations became public, and further allegations emerged in subsequent years, including one from French rapper Solo.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
While Noblezada has returned to Daisy, having originated the role in the spring of 2024 before departing the show in January 2025, Carney is a new addition to the cast, playing the iconic character for the first time.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Simon Stone’s production, which originated at the Aix-en Provence Festival in 2021 and moved on to the San Francisco Opera before wending its way to the Met, delivers the score in a tight package of high-intensity choreography and effectively restrained scenery.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
After this, Strouble climbed off Lambert's body, smoked a cigarette, and drove to Lambert's parents' house, prosecutors said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
-
The average federal student loan balance has climbed to about $39,075 per borrower.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
