as in surfaced
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 emerged
News of the incidents emerged Tuesday when a video taken April 23 appeared to show federal agents placing crew members in a van in the B Street Pier parking lot.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Wu Tsai has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in the WNBA, guiding and elevating her team in a way that other teams are still trying to emulate.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Grande went on to explain that the record emerged from a part of herself that laid dormant for a while.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
However, additional photos have since emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and appearing to kiss at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
What emerged from those interviews was a portrait of the state’s yearslong fight over guns, which has fallen along party lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
No reason is given, but video emerged from a prior interview on SiriusXM that showed Ortiz-Magro, 40, appearing to doze off mid-interview.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 May 2026
As the race has evolved, three Democrats — Melissa Hernandez, Rakhi Israni and Aisha Wahab — and Republican Dena Maldonado have emerged as the most viable contestants.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Duncan served nearly 30 years in prison before his murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers had lied in court.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Wu Tsai has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in the WNBA, guiding and elevating her team in a way that other teams are still trying to emulate.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Grande went on to explain that the record emerged from a part of herself that laid dormant for a while.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
However, additional photos have since emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and appearing to kiss at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
What emerged from those interviews was a portrait of the state’s yearslong fight over guns, which has fallen along party lines.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
No reason is given, but video emerged from a prior interview on SiriusXM that showed Ortiz-Magro, 40, appearing to doze off mid-interview.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 May 2026
As the race has evolved, three Democrats — Melissa Hernandez, Rakhi Israni and Aisha Wahab — and Republican Dena Maldonado have emerged as the most viable contestants.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Duncan served nearly 30 years in prison before his murder conviction was vacated in 2021 after evidence emerged that police officers had lied in court.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerged
Verb
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Similar allegations involving controversial gang unit stops surfaced in late 2022 against officers in the San Fernando Valley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Those incidents surfaced more than a year after Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash in 2023.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The goal was to play a patient game then jump on the offensive when opportunities arose rather than trying to force the issue and abdicate defensive responsibilities.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Eileen Wang, who was elected mayor of the city of 56,000 in 2022, appeared in federal court Monday and was released on a $25,000 bond.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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As of Monday afternoon, two days after Williams was arrested, criminal charges have not appeared in jail records or court filings.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This even happened in Venice, during the couple’s wedding celebrations.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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