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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
Osbourne rose to fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath, which formed in 1968 and helped pioneer the heavy metal genre, along with members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 July 2025 After that, the Valley will dry out and temperatures will rise back to normal, approaching the 110s over the weekend and into next week. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms. Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025 That success was fueled by the rise of The Osbournes, which became must-see MTV from the get-go. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.
    Julie Weed, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • The top reason students opt not to pursue higher education is cost, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board states, though having a degree can drastically increase earnings.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Pressing that button wakes the telescope up, prompting one side of its pill-like body to rotate upwards to reveal a technological eye designed to capture the planets, stars and deep-sky objects that populate the universe.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 July 2025
  • There has, in recent years, been pushback against woke sermonizing in comedy, where receiving applause for expressing the right political sentiments took precedence over making people laugh, though the trend hasn’t completely died.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Several hours later, video surveillance spotted two people — a man later identified as Atenco Perez and a woman — climb the border fence in the same area, then slip into the backseat of a silver Infiniti sedan with a black hood.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
  • Home prices are climbing accordingly, with the average listing at $857,570.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 25 July 2025
  • That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 18.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • My community in Rancho San Diego is surrounded by hills.
    Faith Barton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
  • Already, relations are strained after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and swapped life in the U.K. for the hills of California following a bitter family dispute.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.
    Sophie Kaufman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Now a star in his own right, Ozzy married his manager, Sharon Arden, July 4, 1982, and continued his ascent to rock stardom.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • Football presenters Alan Shearer and Mark Chapman both benefited from salary gains of at least £60,000 because of UEFA Euro 2024.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Kawamura’s flashy passing and playmaking fueled his ascension as the 2023 MVP of the B.League, the top flight in Japan.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
  • His work ethic and drive spearhead his ascension to a first-round MLB pick.
    Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025

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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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