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Synonym Chooser

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
And most of the people who used to live where all those stadiums now rise aren’t there anymore. David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The prices of these cheaper gadgets are expected to rise considerably. Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
However, over the past day or so some Wall Street economists changed their outlook to negative growth, largely because of an unexpected rise in imports as companies and consumers sought to get ahead of the Trump tariffs implemented in early April. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025 The rise and fall of Adult Check may have prevented more legally viable age verification systems from gaining traction. ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • By 2020, that royalty-free grace period for Unreal Engine projects was increased to cover the first $1 million in lifetime sales for a project.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
  • What’s more, from 2011 to 2022, the suicide death rate for children and spouses in military families slightly increased.
    Anne Ritter, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • Life is mostly repetitive—wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat—and each day can feel like an unsatisfying circle.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Sleep paralysis is the phenomenon of being unable to move upon waking from sleep.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That might sound dramatic, but when your body is under attack all the time, even small tasks — taking a shower, cooking dinner, going to the gym — becomes like climbing a mountain.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 A great diversity of climbing roses is available with varieties to suit any garden style.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Even before the current wave of promotions, college students had established themselves as AI’s power users.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.
    Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike most of football’s recent risers, Glimt’s ascent has not coincided with a takeover from a billionaire or sovereign wealth fund.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Gold's ascent, therefore, is not simply a story of market cycles.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • President Trump later noted the stock market's gains but declined to echo Bessent's view that the current economic standoff with China couldn't continue as is.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Such a move would extend its week to date gains to about 7.5%.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Between Manning’s ascension in 2024 and his brief stint at Ohio State University, Ewers has faced his fair share of adversity.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
  • But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025

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“Rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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