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

The Asia-Pacific region led growth (10%), followed by Mainland China (9%), EUKEM (Europe, the UK, Ireland, and emerging markets) (4%), and the Americas (4%). — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

The Leo Moon’s connection with Jupiter favors possibilities that emerge when two people put their heads together. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

That changed after Lula’s defeat when Janones, 42, emerged as a central figure in this new playbook. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

The weekend’s rain brought flood advisories Saturday night for Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties, but the region emerged relatively unscathed, with no major flash flood or mudslide events reported, according to the National Weather Service. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026