emerges

present tense third-person singular of emerge
as in arises
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 emerges What emerges is incremental efficiency rather than true transformation. Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026 For me, the metaphysical questions always come first, and the story emerges organically from the questions. Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Highlights include the 30-foot Great Falls, which is below a historic 19th-century cotton mill, and Twin Falls, which emerges from a cavern into the Caney Fork River. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Readers are beginning to recognize that the most accurate understanding of a topic often emerges when multiple viewpoints are examined side by side. Jeremy Fields, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Ultimately, which – if any – of these three potential presidential nominees emerges from this California cluster remains to be seen. Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 What emerges is a worsening crisis as pensions consume an ever-rising share of funding, but with some significant variation across the country. Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Once Vega is satisfied and the LASD crew departs, Sugar emerges from his hiding place and revives Ji in the nick of time. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026 When researchers disaggregate the mortality gap between the United States and peer nations, the story that emerges is not one of inadequate primary care access. Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerges
Verb
  • The challenge arises when founders pursue goals that are inconsistent with their personal values or definition of success.
    Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • At the beginning of Standing on the Corner II, a murky prayer arises through a break in the noise.
    Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
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  • This question surfaces the hidden hypothesis behind the initiative.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • BioShocking nonetheless surfaces yet another way to defeat guardrails designed to keep LLMs from going off the rails.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Surveillance footage obtained by The Associated Press appears to show a white sedan, believed to be Durán Guerrero on his way to work, driving in circles near an intersection before an unmarked vehicle blocks its path.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Rafael Peña is a travel journalist and writer whose work appears in Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, and The Miami Herald, a partnership with DETOUR.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • What happens now CEQA litigants can seek injunctions to prevent construction.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Great game day eats can sometimes outshine what happens on the field.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The legal standard to charge law enforcement for a shooting that occurs while on duty is high, which also complicates calls for accountability.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In the movie, the scene occurs much quicker — Odysseus' men are swiftly confronted by the giants before running for shore.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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“Emerges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerges. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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