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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
While the delivery of the first of the class submarine SSBN 826 was initially scheduled for 2027, issues arose.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The issue arose after her staff sought to host a reception following a new renovation but were told a liquor license would be required, Dahl said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Today those elements are relatively common, but that wasn’t the case when the first generation of stars arose.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Mistrust of vaccines and public health is at an all-time high, fueled by disinformation, poor communication on the part of public health agencies, and other factors that arose mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Centers' growing power Previous efforts in California, Colorado and Vermont to regulate crisis pregnancy centers arose from concerns over allegations of deceptive and misleading practices and questions about patient data privacy.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Being seen as so close to Perez and Madrid was politically problematic for Laporta — until an opportunity arose with the breaking of the Negreira scandal in early 2023.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Questions about the county’s evacuation-notification system quickly arose after it was discovered residents west of Lake Avenue in Altadena received alerts hours after residents east of Lake Avenue received them, which may have contributed to deaths.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When rumors arose that Ahmadinejad had escaped, regime elements immediately suspected that he had been spirited away to take part in a coup.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The issue arose after her staff sought to host a reception following a new renovation but were told a liquor license would be required, Dahl said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Today those elements are relatively common, but that wasn’t the case when the first generation of stars arose.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Mistrust of vaccines and public health is at an all-time high, fueled by disinformation, poor communication on the part of public health agencies, and other factors that arose mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Centers' growing power Previous efforts in California, Colorado and Vermont to regulate crisis pregnancy centers arose from concerns over allegations of deceptive and misleading practices and questions about patient data privacy.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Being seen as so close to Perez and Madrid was politically problematic for Laporta — until an opportunity arose with the breaking of the Negreira scandal in early 2023.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Questions about the county’s evacuation-notification system quickly arose after it was discovered residents west of Lake Avenue in Altadena received alerts hours after residents east of Lake Avenue received them, which may have contributed to deaths.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When rumors arose that Ahmadinejad had escaped, regime elements immediately suspected that he had been spirited away to take part in a coup.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
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When Raúl woke us, the stark light of day cast long shadows against the walls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Doyley woke to her hospital bed being wheeled into surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The decision was made Thursday after a 2023 video surfaced showing the season’s star, Taylor Frankie Paul, assaulting her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Determined to find a better solution, the young officer began searching for alternatives, asking fellow soldiers and volunteers supporting the front.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scorching heat wave, which began last week and brought dangerous temperatures to parts of California, Arizona, and other Southwestern states, is expected to expand east into the central United States in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 600 points, while equities in Europe also bounced back on hopes that the Middle East conflict — which had driven oil prices higher and fueled recession fears — may be nearing a resolution.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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More than 200 Hindi language films were released in 2024, earning a total of ₹4,679 Cr (roughly $560 million) in the domestic box office; in 2025, that figure rose to ₹5,504 Cr ($600 million).—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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On a beach in Mexico, the Minutemen awoke to pain.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2026
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The colonists awoke from their dream of lucrative plantations to find churches in ashes and molasses cauldrons rusting in the grass.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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What emerged was a series of intricate, heady features whose ideas often came through more clearly than their sentiments.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Vasectomies emerged as a form of birth control following World War II, gaining traction in the United States during the 1950s.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Because the threats targeting ISD 196 schools originated from out of state, the FBI took over the investigation.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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Over time, Guinness — a dark stout that originated in Dublin — became closely tied to Irish identity.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Brent had climbed above $114 a barrel.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Online travel booking site Booking Holdings rose nearly 2%, short-term rental platform Airbnb climbed almost 3% and hotel chains Hyatt Hotels , Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide Holdings added around 3%.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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