Thesaurus results for EMERGE

emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj

Definition of emerge

as in to arise

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 emerge The challenge is that emerging technologies are often approached individually. — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Researchers have long known that complex behavior can emerge from simple computer systems. — Noah Giansiracusa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 But looks are deceiving in this case – just like the 3X Plus and 3X before it, the trailer stretches out via three individual telescopic segments that emerge at the push of a button. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 In a Latin America increasingly defined by emerging leaders, Lula remains a old statesman with international reach. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emerge

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When the opportunity arises to work in person, however, Chater welcomes it.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026
But because New Mexico was not part of the settlement, the state's data privacy case that arose from Meta's Cambridge Analytica scandal proceeded to trial in September.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of arise

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In 2015, she was suspended for a week after a video surfaced of her yelling at and belittling a towing company employee.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
For younger consumers, surfacing a convincing alternative has become a demonstration of taste and product literacy rather than a compromise.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of surface

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Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
His death appeared to be the first fatality involving a horse carriage in Central Park since the rides began.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of appear

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This year, that did not happen initially, according to officials in three states who spoke to NPR anonymously because they weren't authorized to speak to the press.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
Room for Disagreement No matter what happens with Permian oil production, the region is set to see a windfall from the influx of hyperscale data centers, including an enormous one Chevron is building southwest of Midland.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of happen

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People who had already turned 55 when the law was enacted also were given until August 2021 to file lawsuits, no matter when the alleged abuse occurred.

— John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Trials in four other cases in which Sorrells’ predecessor, Sharen Wilson, decided to seek the death penalty, have occurred during Sorrells term.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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