as in to surface
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
a new issue sprang up at yesterday's meeting of the school board
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Something as in some force or magic that was starting to surface.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025 -
Stith said the club hosted listening sessions with over 1,000 fans since last fall, and logo options with a bird of prey continually surfaced to the top.—
Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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That means naming the fear, the confusion and even the shame that might arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As for cosmic weather this week, note that power struggles around ideas may arise on June 29, while July 4 could bring big ups, downs or spontaneity to relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The Rising Star Award is selected by MFF’s Festival Director, Festival Curator and Malta’s Film Commissioner, with the goal of recognizing an emerging star who has made a break-out contribution to the international filmmaking landscape.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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This can also happen when the hair is in a state of friction, such as being trapped under tight leggings or during workouts.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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