emerges

verb

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 The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The result is a President who emerges with far greater power than ever before. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Many herbaceous perennials benefit from cutting back in late winter before new growth emerges. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 In the unlikely event that a potential trade partner emerges for Bichette, the Mets would also have to navigate his no-trade clause. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026 From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026 Innovation often emerges through small experiments rather than large transformations. — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The National Rally party emerges as the largest single force in Parliament's powerful National Assembly, but falls short of an outright majority. — ABC News, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerges
  1. arises
  2. surfaces
  3. appears
  4. happens
  5. occurs
Verb
  • Following such a notable increase, a crucial inquiry arises regarding what could facilitate further advancement.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • BioShocking nonetheless surfaces yet another way to defeat guardrails designed to keep LLMs from going off the rails.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Long-term agent memory retains malicious instructions and surfaces them on every run.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of surfaces
Verb
  • That appears to be what gave Weiser the edge to defeat Bennet in what started as an uphill battle due largely to name recognition.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • McKinney’s name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, one of 36,286 service members who were lost or never recovered during the war in the Pacific.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of appears
Verb
  • This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of occurs

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