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
Somewhere along the way, not-so-subtle displays of antisemitism have emerged alongside the political and environmental grievances, unprecedented in a country that has long taken pride in having saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
When the baby zombies emerge, the bees become disoriented, transforming them into zombees.
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Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
These small reptiles typically emerge from underground nests and make their way towards a suitable habitat after hatching.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Goldman continued to forecast bullion reaching $4,900 an ounce by the end of 2026, citing sustained central-bank buying as emerging-market reserve managers diversify away from traditional reserve assets.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
When the baby zombies emerge, the bees become disoriented, transforming them into zombees.
—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
These small reptiles typically emerge from underground nests and make their way towards a suitable habitat after hatching.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Goldman continued to forecast bullion reaching $4,900 an ounce by the end of 2026, citing sustained central-bank buying as emerging-market reserve managers diversify away from traditional reserve assets.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerge
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Rumors of such a move surfaced a while back … but still a bummer.
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.
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Symptoms of cyclosporiasis occur between two days and two weeks after exposure, and include frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, abdominal cramps and bloating, nausea and low-grade fever.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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