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
Synonyms
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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West of the picturesque Overland Park Arboretum and south of the Heritage Park, an emerging treasure is making waves in the Kansas City real estate market – Wolf Run.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
The cicadas emerging this year are Brood XIII — a group of 17-year periodical cicadas — and Brood XIX — a group of 13-year periodical cicadas.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Looking ahead in a journey that runs into November, if the Wave (3-4-4) can build upon their emerging build-up game to go with their defense — the strength of each of Stoney’s three clubs — a trip to an enlarged postseason should follow.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
While a sliver of the population is growing attracted to Trump’s friendliness toward emerging technologies such as crypto, Silicon Valley remains reliably Democratic.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
The cicadas emerging this year are Brood XIII — a group of 17-year periodical cicadas — and Brood XIX — a group of 13-year periodical cicadas.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Looking ahead in a journey that runs into November, if the Wave (3-4-4) can build upon their emerging build-up game to go with their defense — the strength of each of Stoney’s three clubs — a trip to an enlarged postseason should follow.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024
While a sliver of the population is growing attracted to Trump’s friendliness toward emerging technologies such as crypto, Silicon Valley remains reliably Democratic.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerge. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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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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