Thesaurus results for EMERGE

emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj

Definition of emerge

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

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Recent Examples of emerge Tbilisi’s emerging fashion scene is becoming internationally visible with its distinctively bold combination of the old and the new. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Several Asian automakers have emerged as the main beneficiaries. — CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 But as is, Rhaenyra’s sudden turn into a decisive leader with villainous potential only emerged in the last 30 minutes of the season. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Like many, Salinger emerged from the war severely traumatized. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emerge

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The project begins with an assessment of the city’s present conditions with an emphasis on development readiness, economic opportunity and barriers that could arise.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
The data allowed Kie to intervene early before problems arose and ultimately control fruit quality and quantity to match market demand.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of arise

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The latest allegations surfaced from Miller’s divorce from Emily Moreno and include physical and emotional abuse of their toddler as well as throwing hot water at his wife and other acts of violence.

— Max Rivera, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
On a tight deadline, a chatbot can quickly surface papers, summarize unfamiliar material and help a communicator get oriented.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of surface

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However, the value for the sun’s diameter appears to be wrong, leaving eclipse maps — projections of the moon’s shadow — slightly askew.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Another farmer, Rymondy Mrosso, also questioned whether pesticides used by local farmers could explain the deaths and wondered why only elephants appeared to have been affected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

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Add onto that uncertainty about the rest of this year’s campaign and whether the season-ending team championship in Michigan will happen and the picture only gets murkier.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The weeklong weather conditions that led to the fires in Ontario are now the type that can happen every six years or so, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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