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 Mets and Phillies remain in the mix to some extent, but according to a source, the Padres have emerged as the team to watch.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
But over 90 minutes of discussions, a consistent theme emerged: The current format, created to draw more eyeballs in a crowded sports landscape, is not working as intended.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Expand user base and ad revenue in emerging markets.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The two companies have spent their Covid vaccine windfall differently: Moderna doubled down on its mRNA pipeline, while BioNTech used the money to do deals and diversify, including into one of the hottest emerging areas of cancer drugs.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
But over 90 minutes of discussions, a consistent theme emerged: The current format, created to draw more eyeballs in a crowded sports landscape, is not working as intended.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Expand user base and ad revenue in emerging markets.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The two companies have spent their Covid vaccine windfall differently: Moderna doubled down on its mRNA pipeline, while BioNTech used the money to do deals and diversify, including into one of the hottest emerging areas of cancer drugs.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerge
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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When tech issues arise, fingers, by default, point at the IT team.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That allegation surfaced as police investigated the first.—
Ryan Oehrli
July 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Footage surfaced online of King James and his wife, Savannah James, rapping passionately to the Billboard chart-topping diss track while at lunch with several other people.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Sometimes in his bullpen management, Shildt has appeared extra urgent to win a game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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John McCook said his father and grandparents were glad that Boyd talked to them about what happened.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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