as in arrivals
the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergences
After a final sequence of emergences and contractions, the ciliate eventually got fed up, pulled up stakes and swam away, presumably looking for a less noxious place to settle down.
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Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergences
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This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For a quick stock-up of spring basics, scroll to shop Quince’s newest spring arrivals starting at just $30.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Urena returns after making the first two appearances of his big league career early in the season.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Going to hopefully make another 26, 25 of these appearances, these starts.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Here, the five most recent celebrity brand debuts by MIV within a week period, beginning two days before the official launch.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the new concept might give a specific advertiser a prominent position – like the first ad in a commercial break – for the first seven days after a new episode debuts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Emergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergences. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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