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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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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
Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, like gold, silver, copper and uranium.
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Monica Sager, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, including gold, silver, copper and uranium.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Concerns about safety have arisen, especially following incidents such as Alex Bowman's injury in 2023.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
In the past two years, an investment boom has arisen as Western companies have withdrawn from their businesses in Russia, creating a demand for new trade infrastructure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Gone are the usual hosts HBO and Warner Bros/InStyle, though a new gang has arisen in popping the champagne.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Some scientists believe that multicellular life may have arisen thanks to enormous mountain ranges.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Concern on use of the insecticide has arisen in previous years in the state.
—Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Tom Emmer Another candidate whose name has arisen in the discussions about a possible replacement is House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Monica Sager, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, including gold, silver, copper and uranium.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Concerns about safety have arisen, especially following incidents such as Alex Bowman's injury in 2023.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
In the past two years, an investment boom has arisen as Western companies have withdrawn from their businesses in Russia, creating a demand for new trade infrastructure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Gone are the usual hosts HBO and Warner Bros/InStyle, though a new gang has arisen in popping the champagne.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Some scientists believe that multicellular life may have arisen thanks to enormous mountain ranges.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Concern on use of the insecticide has arisen in previous years in the state.
—Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Tom Emmer Another candidate whose name has arisen in the discussions about a possible replacement is House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arisen
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The reports emerged in Italy but they have been played down by Newcastle and by Howe.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Greenwich Village had emerged as its epicenter.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond potentially pointing humans toward discovering new natural remedies, the incident also suggests the ability to self-medicate originated long ago in the primate lineage.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some of these goods even originated from England and Ireland, suggesting these women had contacts abroad.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2024
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And even if one person rents, apartment lease rates have risen 20% in the last four years, whereas that old mortgage payment stayed the same.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That number will have likely risen substantially due to the high rates of inflation and supply chain issues that have run epidemic over the last four years.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah have occurred simultaneously four times since 1900, according to Hebcal, a Hebrew calendar tracking website.—
Cailey Gleeson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Clearly, the Jazz have begun doing something correctly.—
Tony Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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While venture capital investment in women's healthcare has experienced a downturn since its peak in 2021, the slight uptick from 2023 to 2024 and market conditions suggest an investment acceleration has begun.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022, was diagnosed with cancer and has been getting treatment ever since, Buckingham Palace said in early February this year.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
25 Dec. 2024
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The last coronation in the United Kingdom was in 1953 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, North Texans awoke Sunday to a ferocious blast of Arctic air with gusty winds to 40 mph.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2025
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But the Sierra Nevada mountains awoke Saturday to a beautiful bluebird day with very little wind and lots of sunshine and powder.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.
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