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How does the verb rise differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rise are arise, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When might derive be a better fit than rise?

The words derive and rise can be used in similar contexts, but derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

When could emanate be used to replace rise?

In some situations, the words emanate and rise are roughly equivalent. However, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of rise?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

Where would issue be a reasonable alternative to rise?

The words issue and rise are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

When is it sensible to use originate instead of rise?

Although the words originate and rise have much in common, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When would proceed be a good substitute for rise?

While in some cases nearly identical to rise, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

In what contexts can spring take the place of rise?

The synonyms spring and rise are sometimes interchangeable, but spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

When is stem a more appropriate choice than rise?

The meanings of stem and rise largely overlap; however, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rise
Verb
The underlying models are getting better, deployment costs are dropping, and the stakes are rising. Sean Evins, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 Attendance post-pandemic has risen after years and years of declines. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
The film is loosely inspired by the rise of Rancho Humilde, the independent label Humilde founded in 2011 to elevate artists like Natanael Cano, Fuerza Regida and Herencia de Patrones. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 The rise of luxury models like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz ML-Class marked the coup de grâce for the luxury coupe, even if death wouldn’t come for decades. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Milwaukee is not alone in seeking to implement or increase a wheel tax to raise local revenue.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ames Ward, the producer who was seen on the stream waking Speed up that very morning, says the experience of bringing Speed to so many cities in little more than a month was simply incredible.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Do not wake me up under any circumstances.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Oracle’s stock has climbed a remarkable 373% over the past three years, driven primarily by the artificial-intelligence boom.
    Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
  • With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hannah Wise and Ian Cummings have been promoted to the second-highest management roles at The Star following the promotion of Greg Farmer to McClatchy’s executive vice president of local news and Andale Gross to The Star’s executive editor.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
  • While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Lorenzo Di Cola caught the moon suspended above a cloudbank above the tranquil hills near the city of L'Aquila, Italy, with the distant forms of the Rocca Calascio Castle and Santa Maria della Pietà church visible on the horizon.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the world rushes to celebrate the quick ascent — the exit, the viral clip, the headline success story.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For a 20-year-old phenom whose ascent to pop-rock stardom began with a viral TikTok song in the 2020s, there’s something surprisingly old-school about Sombr.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After the Dolphins reclaimed the lead at 24-20 on a Jaylen Waddle touchdown catch, Dowdle started the ensuing drive with a 16-yard gain but then limped to the sideline with cramps in both calves.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Although those companies have driven enormous market gains over the past several years, many Wall Street analysts fear that the AI market has become a bubble — powered by unsustainable gains that are driven more by FOMO than fundamentals.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But Old Man Nate’s ascension to the big four means Jawan has been officially demoted to the minor leagues.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
  • His 2022 Un Verano Sin Ti is the only Spanish-language album to ever receive a nomination in the category, and a win would be a massive step in the recognition of Latin pop’s ongoing ascension.
    Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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