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 Developers, architects and planners are optimistic the coming campus could lead to even more investment and development in the area, a vibrant arts hub and emerging tech hotspot. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The emerging Japanese singer has a somewhat mysterious profile and is known for performing behind a veil but has been growing her presence on social platforms and Japanese media outlets in recent months. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 In September, Goldman emerged as the leading bidder for Palmer Square Capital Management, according to Bloomberg . — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Only there can tingly frictions and glints of revelation emerge. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emerge

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Zacharia had little time to prepare for the briefing, which can be a challenging joust with the press in which a press secretary needs to advocate on behalf of the administration and improvise quickly when tricky topics arise.

— Michael Birnbaum The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Pope Leo, who is fully conscious and already walking around, remains contactable and will likely be able to liaise with church officials, should any pertinent issues arise during his hospital stay.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of arise

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While reports of the injury surfaced online, the details of the incident have not yet been shared.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Ali Hassan Yasser al-Bazzari, 44, was a member of the Palestinian National Security Forces who went to the Palestinian village of Burqa when news of the attack surfaced, said his cousin Abdul Latif al-Bazzari, who was also injured on site.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of surface

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If a message appears to come from the boss but something feels off, Cranor said, workers should verify it through another channel before responding.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Following his speech, the video of Parton played and the beloved icon appeared on screen, as brilliant as ever.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of appear

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His big adult break happened when visiting his sister in San Francisco in 1954.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Researchers can model what happens if copper prices increase sharply or if a newer technology becomes commercially viable years from now.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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