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
While consumer products and licensing have been a staple of media businesses for years, experiential entertainment has emerged as a growth area.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
In-competition features showcase emerging filmmakers from around the world, there to debut feature, documentary and short films.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Pruning to get rid of dead wood and to shape the shrubs should be done from late February to mid-March, before new growth emerges.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Campus safety also seems top of mind for both students and parents alike, though proximity to home has emerged as less of a factor, dropping 4% in importance for parents from last year's survey.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
In-competition features showcase emerging filmmakers from around the world, there to debut feature, documentary and short films.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Pruning to get rid of dead wood and to shape the shrubs should be done from late February to mid-March, before new growth emerges.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Campus safety also seems top of mind for both students and parents alike, though proximity to home has emerged as less of a factor, dropping 4% in importance for parents from last year's survey.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerge
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amid inflation, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change, the Summit will surface the ideas, policies, and market shifts shaping the next chapter of global resilience and growth.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now that Dave's has opened in Louisville, the bold choices don't appear to be slowing.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond his music career, the 31-year-old rapper has embarked on a professional wrestling career, first appearing on WWE in 2021 and competing in several matches since.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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This all has happened while under the new leadership of Louisville Metro Police Department's chief Paul Humphrey.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The journalists' arrests happened not long after police issued the dispersal order.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, some minor flooding may still occur due to showers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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