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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
Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 The number of localities passing moratoriums began rising in 2023 and 2024, mirroring trends in battery storage deployment, with a notable cluster in New York, according to a presentation last year by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
With headlining concerts and festival slots fueling a steady rise in recognition and popularity, chilldspot’s stage is expanding further than ever before. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 Alas, The Get Down — his pricey, highly ambitious series about the rise of hip-hop in New York’s South Bronx neighborhood — got the axe after just one gloriously glitzy season. Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rise
Verb
  • In 2024, that number increased just slightly—by less than 1%—compared to the year before.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.
    T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That woke me up to the bogus nature of the operators using the web and producing ads and subscriptions.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
  • But Mom already knew, because I’d woken her, too.
    Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • They’re often greeted with the sight of their mischievous pup climbing onto furniture or causing destruction while unattended.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Bitcoin climbed above $121,000, nearing its August highs.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The companies had been at odds over the past week, with the programmer running ads and social media promotions calling attention to the operator’s Big Tech DNA.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Still, the flip-flop has become a defining silhouette of 2025, appearing in street style, front rows and even film promotion.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its water supply was perennially ensured with massive reservoirs cut into bedrock to the east of the hill upon which it was founded.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That’s among the reasons Sunday on the hill at Bethpage Black was perhaps the best moment in Lowry’s golfing life.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her ascent in the digital content space started out with prank phone calls and comedy sketches inspired by her Southern Belle upbringing that drew over 3 million followers on TikTok.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This indicates that any future glide phase would likely occur after the visible ascent, which is out of sight but still trackable.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Intel rallied over 20% in the past week and has seen a year-to-date gain of nearly 80%.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ragans has returned to his ace status and cleared every benchmark in his re-ascension atop the rotation.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
  • His ascension is a reason for optimism for the A’s heading into 2026.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

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

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