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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emerge
The Future of Fashion series will spotlight visionary creatives and cultural disruptors reshaping the fashion industry, according to Charles, while also encouraging inclusivity, innovation and emerging voices.
—
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Four fans reached for it, with Drew Feltwell emerging with the ball.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over time, many roles will evolve or disappear while new ones emerge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emerge
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Four fans reached for it, with Drew Feltwell emerging with the ball.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over time, many roles will evolve or disappear while new ones emerge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emerge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerge
Verb
-
Experts previously stressed to Parents the importance of having ongoing chats with teens about social media, their activity on different platforms, and any issues that may arise.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Initially, conflict with partners and close friends might arise, especially this morning.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Broader concerns have also surfaced that even adult users are building unhealthy emotional attachments to AI chatbots, in part because the tools are often designed to be agreeable and supportive.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The notes surfaced in a trove of more than 100 emails between the two friends, obtained by Bloomberg News.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Videos from bystanders appeared to capture on person running across a rooftop of a nearby building on the campus, called the Losee Center, located around 140 yards from the stage were Kirk was speaking from.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
What is happening with auto loan defaults?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Newsweek/Esri/Flightradar24 Turkish Airlines Emergency Landing After Pilot Death Another recent high-profile diversion occurred in October, when a Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing after one of the pilots died.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
-
These stages can occur over months or even years, though contracting measles in early infancy can result in a more rapidly evolving disease.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share