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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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Speakers highlighted Portugal’s mix of national funds and rebates, Spain’s support across every stage of filmmaking – with a focus on emerging female directors—and Mexico’s new incentives program, offering up to a 30% tax credit to boost local production and attract global investment.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
African safaris are an emerging sector of the multi-generational category, and the trend is set to pick up steam in 2026.
—Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Our investment cycle takes years to put assets on the ground, which last for decades, and so our planning horizon doesn't respond to circumstances that emerge over this short a period of time.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerge. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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