arising

verb

present participle of arise
1
as in rising
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 emerging
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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3
as in originating
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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4
as in ascending
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 arising The Manhattan Federal Court action filed by the British former socialite in December argued that new information arising in related lawsuits and the government’s trove of investigative files on Epstein proved her imprisonment was unlawful. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Criticizing the problems of inflation and issues arising from the war is not consistent with the slogans of some. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 Paramount argues that the states and the Writers Guild of America — which has filed its own antitrust suit — should be required to post a bond to cover its losses arising from the delay in the event that the deal is ultimately approved. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Her younger brother Jansen passed in 2023 at the age of 28, of aortic valve complications arising from cardiomegaly. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 At other times these techniques were employed amid disagreements between African American individuals, arising from issues such as economic competition or romantic jealousy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 In December 2025, Leo filed an employment tribunal lawsuit against ITN, claiming discrimination arising from his disability. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Mangione’s cases involve different charges arising from the same course of conduct. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 After the scandal made headlines, Elliott said, the regulations still weren’t updated to prevent similar situations from arising. — Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arising
  1. rising
  2. emerging
  3. originating
  4. ascending
  5. waking
  6. surfacing
  7. beginning
  8. climbing
Verb
  • The bank said capacity constraints and rising competition are weighing on ASML, but that the stock remains a top pick.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Alexandria Eala, a rising global superstar, draws a new Filipino fanbase.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Historic tourist destinations are also emerging as the next frontier for high-end luxury retail.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to Target, the new Beauty Studio will offer a shopping experience centered on prestige beauty, featuring more than 80 global and emerging brands, including more than 60 that will be new to Target customers.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • Floods originating from a glacial lake struck the same valley in 2025, while an ice and rock avalanche occurred elsewhere in the area in 2024.
    — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In Japan, Utopai East assembled a team dedicated to originating and adapting Japanese IP for global audiences, working with local creators, producers and studios while forming ties across the country’s live-action and anime sectors.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of originating
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  • While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascending
Verb
  • Millions of people are now starting the day by the clock, eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking and then walking for 30 minutes.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ensemble sitcoms live and die by their chemistry, so the cast — encouraged by Kronengold and Shaw — spend almost every waking moment together while filming.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of waking
Verb
  • The Silver Medallion has become one of the awards season’s more dependable leading indicators, its honorees surfacing in the Oscar race with striking regularity.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Puka Nacua was on track to become the NFL’s next $150 million receiver until his offseason went sideways, with new abuse allegations surfacing as the league reviews his conduct.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of surfacing
Verb
  • The bottom line is that numerous positive technical developments are now coming together for SPOT, beginning with the daily cup-and-handle breakout.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The winners will redesign workflows, beginning with their own product and engineering organizations, then extending that learning into customer operations.
    — Ravi Nemalikanti, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • Chevron shares were little changed Wednesday after climbing 13% in the past three months and 39% in 2026.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If containment is climbing while repeat contacts hold steady, the volume didn't go away.
    — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of climbing

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“Arising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arising. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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