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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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
The two formed the starting cornerback tandem after emerging as signees late before last season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
With its unique emphasis on sharing the stories of the artists, performers, blackjack dealers, casino owners, and architects who shaped Las Vegas over the years, the museum has emerged as an important chronicler of the city.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Reports emerged this week that tailgating is outlawed during World Cup matches in Boston — and with parking banned at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, there will be no way for fans to tailgate outside.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerge. Accessed 19 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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