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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Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 15 June 2026
Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The center is funded by the National Science Foundation to reimagine insurance and emerging risks associated with extreme weather.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
New details have emerged about past allegations involving a Florida woman's dogs that police say mauled a neighbor to death.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 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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