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 -
Trump officials had a more nuanced take after news reports surfaced Tuesday about an initial Defense Intelligence Agency assessment that said the attack set back Iran's nuclear program only by months.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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But there are times where, for some reason, things don’t happen.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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These sound like science-fiction scenarios, but these were conversations that were happening quietly around dinner tables.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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“Spring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spring%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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