- past tense form of arise.
arose
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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It arose from generations responding to their own coming-of-age experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
One long-studied possibility is that magnetism first arose in the very early universe, long before the first stars or galaxies formed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
But clearly, his decision didn’t stick, and in 2020, the pair quarantined together during the pandemic, a revelation that arose when eagle-eyed fans noticed their social media content had identical backgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
In crafting “The Price of Freedom,” the museum consulted with veterans’ groups to try to avoid a backlash like the one that arose on the Enola Gay.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
A universal shriek arose as the russet boots waved wildly from the wreck and a golden head emerged, exclaiming, “I told you so! I told you so!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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