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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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
American leaders in Washington cannot continue to rely on Beijing for materials while the Chinese are emerging as a military rival.
—Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Inspired by travel, fashion, art, and emerging technologies, the team has completed interiors internationally and in many of South Florida’s most coveted buildings.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Regardless of what emerges as the key issues in the 2025 election cycle, past elections show candidates face an uphill battle just to get voters to the polls.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerge. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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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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