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a
: to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention
Problems arise when people try to avoid responsibility.
A conflict arose because of a misunderstanding.
Questions have arisen concerning the company's financial records.
He can defend himself should the need arise. [=if it becomes necessary to do so]
b
: to originate from a source
arteries that arise from the aorta
a river that arises from two main sources
2
: to get up or stand up : rise
He arose from his chair.
especially
: to get up from sleep or after lying down
He arose (from bed) refreshed after a good night's sleep.
3
: to move upward : ascend
A mist arose from the valley.
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Taking the time to prepare now ensures that when the opportunity to sell a business arises, the business is in a position to attract serious buyers and command the highest possible price.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But some conservationists are expressing wide ranging concern about the unintended consequences that could arise as researchers continue to try and resurrect versions of extinct animals.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Even more questions arose when Netflix announced the docu-series would not be premiering until April of 2025, after the start of the following season and not during the winter when many expected it to air.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But some conservationists are expressing wide ranging concern about the unintended consequences that could arise as researchers continue to try and resurrect versions of extinct animals.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Even more questions arose when Netflix announced the docu-series would not be premiering until April of 2025, after the start of the following season and not during the winter when many expected it to air.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arise
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arise. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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