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
Similar chatter has emerged during past election years since the dawn of the 22nd Amendment, but usually in a more light-hearted nature.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, in March photos emerged of a series of new barge-like PLA ships dubbed Shuiqiao that can link together to form a loading dock from over a half-mile out to sea—drastically boosting Beijing’s land invasion potency.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The most experienced participant on the panel, Codiciado — part of the generation that emerged in Tijuana during the pandemic that predates the corridos tumbados movement — shared valuable advice with his peers.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
To date, no premium domestic OTT service has emerged to embrace this potential audience.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
London-born and -raised, Ward attended London University and Central Saint Martins and emerged from the city’s street scene in the late 1980s.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mount Vernon emerged as the best domestic destination for the loom, but many in the denim industry feared they would be acquired by a company overseas.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The bill emerged from a compromise with the Democratic assembly leader, who sought to expand the use of drop boxes for mail ballots.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, in March photos emerged of a series of new barge-like PLA ships dubbed Shuiqiao that can link together to form a loading dock from over a half-mile out to sea—drastically boosting Beijing’s land invasion potency.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The most experienced participant on the panel, Codiciado — part of the generation that emerged in Tijuana during the pandemic that predates the corridos tumbados movement — shared valuable advice with his peers.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
To date, no premium domestic OTT service has emerged to embrace this potential audience.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
London-born and -raised, Ward attended London University and Central Saint Martins and emerged from the city’s street scene in the late 1980s.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mount Vernon emerged as the best domestic destination for the loom, but many in the denim industry feared they would be acquired by a company overseas.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The bill emerged from a compromise with the Democratic assembly leader, who sought to expand the use of drop boxes for mail ballots.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerged
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Before that moment, photos had surfaced of Perry and Trudeau kissing on a yacht, following earlier sightings of them dining together in Canada shortly after Trudeau attended Perry’s July concert in Montreal.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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One name that surfaced in trade speculation last week was Las Vegas Raiders pass-rusher Maxx Crosby.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Wise told the Statesman by phone that the arrest arose from an argument with his then-wife.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her writing has also appeared in leading publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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And they’re not allowed to do that because of what happened (on Olivier’s hit).—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This happened when Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last year.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Emerged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerged. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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