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as in to wake
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
note in your report any problems that arise while you are conducting the experiment
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as in to begin
to come into existence
it is not known exactly how mammals arose, but scientists date the earliest mammals to the Triassic period
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as in to rise
to move or extend upward
slowly the hot-air balloon arose, and the round-the-world flight was begun
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Recent Examples of arise
The 16-mm film was transferred to video for editing, where further differences in style arose.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
How the government polices itself A conflict of interest arises when an official’s personal interests can cloud their judgement when making decisions on behalf of the public.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
But the problem on the tour most likely wouldn’t have arisen in Illinois, whose legislators noticed a problem and addressed it.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
How the government polices itself A conflict of interest arises when an official’s personal interests can cloud their judgement when making decisions on behalf of the public.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
But the problem on the tour most likely wouldn’t have arisen in Illinois, whose legislators noticed a problem and addressed it.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arise
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The public wants the economy humming, the border secure, and an end to woke lunacy — not tariffs and irrelevant indulgences.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
11 Mar. 2025
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On paper, the itinerary is similar to a yacht charter: Guests wake to a new location each day, and can explore inner lands and riverbanks, while avoiding train stations, hotels, or airports.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are a few strands in this emerging, important debate to draw out.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Having new bidders emerging when teams like the Celtics hit the market is good news for anyone with a vested interest in franchise appreciation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: The Houthis began launching ballistic missile and drone attacks against Israel less than two weeks after the Hamas October 7 terror attack.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ellsworth’s newest formulation began months prior to the lawsuit even began.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even with such gains, though, more stocks in the S&P 500 fell than rose.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The limited series, which premiered on Wednesday, launches with two episodes and rolls out the remainder of its eight episodes weekly.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The financial technology company rolled out its sports prediction market ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl only to withdraw the contracts from the public after just one day.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dust work surface with a little flour, then roll out each dough portion into a 5- to 6-inch circle.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
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First, here’s the photo and video of the couple that surfaced Monday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The child of Nigerian immigrants living in Britain, Jim says the project is an effort to carve out a musical identity for other first-generation Black Brits whose parents originate from Africa or the Caribbean.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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He still is considered to be a bit raw, an ascending player working to discover his maximum impact.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Mackie may have ascended to a new level of movie stardom with his latest film, Captain America: Brave New World, but parenting is still his biggest priority.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Arise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arise. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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