emerged; emerging
1
: to become manifest : become known
new problems emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from an enveloping fluid : come out into view
a diver emerging from the water
3
: to rise from an obscure or inferior position or condition
someone must emerge as a leader
4
: to come into being through evolution
Examples of emerge in a Sentence
The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Several possible candidates have emerged.
She has emerged as a leading contender in the field.
His war record has emerged as a key issue in the election.
when land first emerged from the sea
The cat emerged from its hiding place behind the couch.
animals emerging from a long period of inactivity
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The barrel bag is easily spring's biggest bag trend, emerging as a runway favorite and available in an array of casual and polished styles.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
On cue, Olivia Rodrigo emerged from the back of the stage, joining the pop singer for a pair of duets.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
They are used in high-performance magnets in wind turbines, electric vehicles, defense and emerging applications, including robotics.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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emerge
verb
emerged; emerging
1
: to become known or apparent
the facts emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from a fluid : come out into view
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