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as in waked
to leave one's bed
the travelers arose before dawn and were on their way as the sun came up
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2
as in emerged
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 originated
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 risen
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 arisen
The mix of religion and football is nothing new, and legal cases have arisen from it.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
Concerns about layoffs have arisen as mass federal agencies have rolled out layoffs and cuts.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
This has been precisely the scenario that’s arisen for practically every asteroid ever discovered and tracked, and is very, very likely (with still 96%+ probability) going to apply to 2024 YR4.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2025
Recently, an issue has arisen that’s becoming increasingly troublesome.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
In the past six months, an issue has arisen that’s becoming increasingly troublesome.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
While the investigation is ongoing, several theories have arisen over what could have happened.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Online speculation about Mangione's safety in prison has arisen after fellow inmate Vaughn Wright wrote in an online essay that Mangione was wearing an anti-suicide smock, called a turtle suit, instead of a standard uniform.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Of course, tunnel outfits aren’t new territory— and in other professional leagues, a level of experimentation has arisen.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
Concerns about layoffs have arisen as mass federal agencies have rolled out layoffs and cuts.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
This has been precisely the scenario that’s arisen for practically every asteroid ever discovered and tracked, and is very, very likely (with still 96%+ probability) going to apply to 2024 YR4.
—Big Think, 19 Feb. 2025
Recently, an issue has arisen that’s becoming increasingly troublesome.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
In the past six months, an issue has arisen that’s becoming increasingly troublesome.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
While the investigation is ongoing, several theories have arisen over what could have happened.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Online speculation about Mangione's safety in prison has arisen after fellow inmate Vaughn Wright wrote in an online essay that Mangione was wearing an anti-suicide smock, called a turtle suit, instead of a standard uniform.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Of course, tunnel outfits aren’t new territory— and in other professional leagues, a level of experimentation has arisen.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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Most of all, though, the 26-year-old has emerged as the Hornets’ most notable leader, taking on the role with an unwavering commitment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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What To Know According to a new straw poll released by The Lost Coast on Tuesday, conducted among 2,640 respondents in California, Braveheart actor Mel Gibson has emerged as the top Republican candidate for California governor, with 12% of the vote.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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With federal loans, the interest rate is determined by the year the loan originated, not by the characteristics of the borrower.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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There was something almost baptismal about stepping into the flow, which had originated in the hills east of Rome and soon enveloped me up to the waist in an icy caress.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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His star has risen after leading a top-10 defense for a season in Denver and then landing with the Panthers.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, public money has risen, from a median of $168 million per stadium in the 1990s to $350 million in the 2010s and $500 million in the 2020s.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly’s mom also claimed that the incident occurred after her daughter was involved in an argument with Downe.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bus was transporting passengers from Katlehong, a township east of Johannesburg, and was nearing its highway exit when the incident occurred, officials said.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Laing, a spokesperson for Mayor Todd Gloria, estimated that since the start of last year more than 60 local fires had begun by encampments next to roadways.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Huawei has aggressively launched premium smartphones, including the first-ever trifold handset, and has also begun to slowly relaunch devices overseas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, Winn ascended through the ranks at SDG&E, going from an associate engineer in 1986 to CEO in 2020.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The victim awoke while this was happening, and during an ensuing struggle, Guardado was stabbed in the leg, severing an artery.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The eagle awoke and shook out its feathers, fluffing the straw surrounding the trio of eggs as the camera zoomed in.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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That’s quite a feat for a team that started playing football in 1925.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Arisen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arisen. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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