Synonyms of emerge

emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj 

as in to arise

to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly

problems emerged almost as soon as the contractor began the excavation for the swimming pool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arise
• surface
• appear
• happen
• occur
• materialize
• come up
• come
• spring (up)
• crop (up)
• come out
• go (on)
• show up
• come about
• turn up
• intervene
• fall out
• interfere
• transpire
• intrude
• go off
• pass
• chance
• interpose
• hap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emerge

As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

The surge even outpaces Micron Technology’s 700% rally over the same time, with makers of memory chips emerging as critical enablers of AI agents. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 July 2026

On July 6, reports emerged that after Harry was previously offered accommodation at Buckingham Palace, the duke accepted the invitation to stay at the palace too close to the time of his arrival, and was subsequently denied accommodation. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 July 2026