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
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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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Stepping into the exhibit, attendees were directed to the right, where a stunning array of emerging African artisans and designers’ work was on display, curated by Alara Lagos.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 16 Sep. 2023
The emerging European model of labor unions working in collaboration with management and government held no appeal for the Big Three, and the OPA got shut down before Reuther’s plan could be implemented.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2023
Rather than look to oppose or limit cooperation between Russia and North Korea, Beijing may see more benefits than risks for itself in this emerging axis, analysts say – particularly in regard to its great power rivalry with the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 15 Sep. 2023
The monthlong exhibition was held at Espacio 1839, an art store on 1st Street in Boyle Heights that promotes emerging artists’ work at no cost.
—Selene Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
As Mahogany weighed his college options, Georgia emerged as his top choice as a way to honor his late father and hero, George Mahogany, who grew up in the state.
—Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
That includes the world premieres of five new short films from emerging artists out of São Paulo, the U.S. premiere of Piedra Dura by Emmy and Student Academy Award-winning filmmaker and NFMLA alum Rommel Villa, and writer-director Carlos Segundo’s Big Bang, which premiered in Locarno.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2023
The latter three artists are nominated for best emerging act.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2023
As Lake Powell recedes, yet another challenge emerges.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2023
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 16 Sep. 2023
The emerging European model of labor unions working in collaboration with management and government held no appeal for the Big Three, and the OPA got shut down before Reuther’s plan could be implemented.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2023
Rather than look to oppose or limit cooperation between Russia and North Korea, Beijing may see more benefits than risks for itself in this emerging axis, analysts say – particularly in regard to its great power rivalry with the US.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 15 Sep. 2023
The monthlong exhibition was held at Espacio 1839, an art store on 1st Street in Boyle Heights that promotes emerging artists’ work at no cost.
—Selene Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
As Mahogany weighed his college options, Georgia emerged as his top choice as a way to honor his late father and hero, George Mahogany, who grew up in the state.
—Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
That includes the world premieres of five new short films from emerging artists out of São Paulo, the U.S. premiere of Piedra Dura by Emmy and Student Academy Award-winning filmmaker and NFMLA alum Rommel Villa, and writer-director Carlos Segundo’s Big Bang, which premiered in Locarno.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2023
The latter three artists are nominated for best emerging act.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2023
As Lake Powell recedes, yet another challenge emerges.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2023
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emerge
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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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