1
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
Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The health issues, at times, arose at the same time medical advancements were being made widely available that would help extend his life.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Steve Taylor, the sole supervisor to oppose the amendment, said wheel taxes are widely unpopular, evidenced by pushback that arose during previous attempts to raise the fee.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Corruption arose, including deals involving Milei’s sister.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The historian Karen Armstrong argues that our modern focus on belief is a distortion that arose after the scientific revolution.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The health issues, at times, arose at the same time medical advancements were being made widely available that would help extend his life.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Steve Taylor, the sole supervisor to oppose the amendment, said wheel taxes are widely unpopular, evidenced by pushback that arose during previous attempts to raise the fee.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Corruption arose, including deals involving Milei’s sister.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arose
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Friend Ellen DeGeneres also gave a shoutout through a candid video shared on Instagram, in which the former talk show host woke Kris up from a nap by singing in her ear.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Here she is being woke in the name of destroying her enemies, most of whom the show has given us very little reason to root for.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere this season, Givenchy’s mules and pumps have surfaced across red carpets.—
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Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Photos first surfaced of Wyatt and Fergie in January 1992, two months before Fergie and Andrew announced their split.—
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9 Nov. 2025
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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rayo began 2023-24 well under Iraola’s successor Francisco Rodriguez but then started to falter.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But during her absence, Tankie awoke from his dormant slumber.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sagua de Tánamo, a town in Holguín province, awoke to flooding of the Sagua River.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
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Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
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CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
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Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The majority of the deportees, however, walked out of the reception center and climbed back onto the same buses that brought them from the airport.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pretty cut and dry on the surface, but how Colorado has climbed to the top of the standings might give some people pause about making that statement.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Arose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arose. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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