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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
When the chance to join Schwarzman arose, Li was in his fourth year working for the NBA in New York.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The new charges arose from an investigation that was launched when the parents of a boy at the daycare noticed that their child’s genitals were swollen and scabbed, according to the warrant affidavit in Berrios-Otero’s initial arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After the Kings were swept by the Colorado Avalanche last weekend, marking the fifth straight year they’ve been bounced in the first round, plenty of questions arose as to what would happen next.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar problems arose between 2020 and 2025, according to the complaint.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The emergence of educational radio arose from the widespread availability of inexpensive radio receivers, particularly in rural areas and developing countries, and the idea that using radio for education would increase the quality, effectiveness, and access of educational messages.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Romance rumors first arose when Murphy joined Arnett backstage to see Sean Hayes following his West End play, Good Night, Oscar.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Last year, more than 90% of challenges arose from activists and government officials, according to the ALA, compared with 72% in 2024.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The controversy over his military records arose over his previous claim that he was awarded the Bronze Star.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The new charges arose from an investigation that was launched when the parents of a boy at the daycare noticed that their child’s genitals were swollen and scabbed, according to the warrant affidavit in Berrios-Otero’s initial arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
After the Kings were swept by the Colorado Avalanche last weekend, marking the fifth straight year they’ve been bounced in the first round, plenty of questions arose as to what would happen next.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Similar problems arose between 2020 and 2025, according to the complaint.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The emergence of educational radio arose from the widespread availability of inexpensive radio receivers, particularly in rural areas and developing countries, and the idea that using radio for education would increase the quality, effectiveness, and access of educational messages.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Romance rumors first arose when Murphy joined Arnett backstage to see Sean Hayes following his West End play, Good Night, Oscar.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Last year, more than 90% of challenges arose from activists and government officials, according to the ALA, compared with 72% in 2024.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The controversy over his military records arose over his previous claim that he was awarded the Bronze Star.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
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That was right in the middle of the full-on woke era where normally these covers were reserved for trans models.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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One neighbor said that the sound of the crane hitting the ground woke her up from her nap.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The findings of that review had been due to be made public in late 2025 but still have not surfaced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another betting scandal in sports has surfaced, this time involving two Fordham Rams men’s basketball players.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Chase Meidroth began the inning with a single.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Hoagland handed me a small metal detector—the Minelab Gold Monster 2000—and began his lesson.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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When the sun rose over Baltimore on Sunday morning, the Red Sox awoke with a lingering sense of disbelief.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez awoke Sunday leading the majors in slugging, OPS and home runs, a flaming core at the heart of a cooling lineup.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, reports emerged that the pavilion will be accessible to the public only during the Biennale’s pre-opening vernissage (May 5–8), seemingly in compliance with international sanctions against Moscow.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Apparel emerged as the high-risk frontier, showing the sharpest divergence to stand out as the most vulnerable category SOTF covered.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The formats hotbed of The Netherlands, where The Traitors originated, came out well from K7’s decade-topping list – the first time such data has been compiled – with The Floor from Talpa Studios coming second at 32 adaptations since 2020.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Bauck confirmed the state health department has investigated three cases, two of which originated in Minnesota and one involving a person who caught it in another state before coming home.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Revenue to domestic government agencies climbed 84% in the first quarter to $687 million, accelerating from 66% growth in the fourth quarter.—
Jordan Novet,Lola Murti,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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It’s named for the noble Sagredo family, which purchased it in the early 1700s and added the grand staircase with cherubs and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, which illustrious guests once climbed during elegant balls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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