as in urgent
needing immediate attention
since the problem was not seen as emergent, implementation of the expensive solution for it was continually put off
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Recent Examples of emergent
In general, the dialectical view is specific to all the emergent constructivist approaches.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Knowing when and how to apply the right pre-emergent to prevent weeds is a good place to start, but having the right tools for the job is even more essential.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Experts say the geological process that created the critical waterway – now an emergent new frontier in the US and Israel’s war with Iran – is the very same process which gave the region its oil riches in the first place.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Achieving Growth Through Collaboration Modern competitive landscapes have led numerous entrepreneurs and businesses to overlook the emergent opportunities found in collaboration.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Knowing when and how to apply the right pre-emergent to prevent weeds is a good place to start, but having the right tools for the job is even more essential.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Experts say the geological process that created the critical waterway – now an emergent new frontier in the US and Israel’s war with Iran – is the very same process which gave the region its oil riches in the first place.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Achieving Growth Through Collaboration Modern competitive landscapes have led numerous entrepreneurs and businesses to overlook the emergent opportunities found in collaboration.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergent
Adjective
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That argument has a quietly urgent edge.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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That mission became increasingly urgent through the Parents' Network, an initiative created to support families whose children have been harmed by social media platforms and to connect them with others going through similar situations.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Are more acute vulnerabilities being exposed by the rise in yields, and will elevated inflation expectations create an undertow to equity valuations?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Emergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergent. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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