For a strong, forceful arrival:
* Barged
* Stormed
* Burst
* Charged
* Marched
* Hurried
* Rushed
* Scampered
* Dashed
* Careened
* Swooped
* Plunged
* Slithered
* Crawled
For a gentle, quiet arrival:
* Slipped
* Gliding
* Slid
* Drifting
* Sauntered
* Strolled
* Wandered
* Meandered
* Ambled
For a surprising, unexpected arrival:
* Appeared
* Emerged
* Materialized
* Popped up
* Turned up
* Surfaced
* Rose
* Erupted
For a specific mode of arrival:
* Walked
* Ran
* Flew
* Drove
* Sailed
* Swam
For a metaphorical arrival:
* Arrived (can be used in a formal sense)
* Reached
* Emerged (can be used for something becoming known)
* Dawned (for an idea or realization)
To choose the best word, consider:
* The context: What was the situation surrounding the arrival?
* The tone: Do you want to create a feeling of excitement, surprise, fear, or something else?
* The image you want to convey: How do you want the reader to picture the arrival?
Let me know if you'd like me to suggest specific words based on a particular scenario!