as in to arise
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
problems emerged almost as soon as the contractor began the excavation for the swimming pool
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Recent Examples of emerge
Tsunamis Tsunamis are deadly disasters that can emerge from an earthquake in the ocean — giant waves that push far inland, inundating miles of normally dry land.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
What emerged was a need to clarify the brand’s identity in a much clearer way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Watching a toad emerge from a pile of leaves or hearing a frog call at dusk can be a lovely experience—one that reminds us to pay attention and delight in the small wonders right outside our door.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Based on these sparse scribbles, an established narrative of the Franklin expedition’s fate emerged: After abandoning their ships in 1848, the men embarked on an overland march south, hauling heavy sledges loaded with supplies alongside them.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
What emerged was a need to clarify the brand’s identity in a much clearer way.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Watching a toad emerge from a pile of leaves or hearing a frog call at dusk can be a lovely experience—one that reminds us to pay attention and delight in the small wonders right outside our door.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Based on these sparse scribbles, an established narrative of the Franklin expedition’s fate emerged: After abandoning their ships in 1848, the men embarked on an overland march south, hauling heavy sledges loaded with supplies alongside them.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerge
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However, with a strategic approach and dedication, opportunities will arise.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Over time, writing arose in multiple locations in Asia and Africa.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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Investors bristled last year when reports first surfaced that the company was interested in the acquisition, Cramer added.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Among other things Apple gets right, the app’s human editors routinely surface important stories.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Farrow, known for her breakout role in the film Rosemary’s Baby, previously appeared on Broadway in the 1979 production of Romantic Comedy, opposite Anthony Perkins, as well as two subsequent staged readings on Broadway and regional productions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.—
X (formerly Twitter),
X (formerly Twitter),
30 May 2025
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When girls are given the resources to overcome obstacles, amazing things start to happen: poverty goes down, economies grow, families get stronger, babies are born healthier and the world, by all accounts, gets better.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This inflammatory condition occurs due to your immune system attacking your joint linings.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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The passenger, who shared the ordeal on Reddit, recounts that the incident occurred 30 minutes after takeoff on an international flight.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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