as in surfaced
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 emerged
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
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Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The film, directed by Josh Safdie, has emerged as a major awards contender with nine Oscar nominations, including nods for best picture, director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The numbers often differ, and in past years differentials of a million persons or more have emerged from the two agencies’ California calculations.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Black also said Carr has emerged as a leader during her junior season — surprising him.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Then, in the semifinals against the Soviets, Roger emerged as the hero.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s Orient Express, which has re-emerged as a modern luxury brand under Accor and LVMH.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The film, directed by Josh Safdie, has emerged as a major awards contender with nine Oscar nominations, including nods for best picture, director and actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The numbers often differ, and in past years differentials of a million persons or more have emerged from the two agencies’ California calculations.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Black also said Carr has emerged as a leader during her junior season — surprising him.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Then, in the semifinals against the Soviets, Roger emerged as the hero.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
There’s Orient Express, which has re-emerged as a modern luxury brand under Accor and LVMH.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerged
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Last month, fresh concept details surfaced showing Stavatti Aerospace pitching its SM-39 Razor as a candidate for the Navy’s F/A-XX Next Generation Air Dominance program, a major effort meant to shape naval air power well into the 2040s.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Another supplements company, AG1, dropped him as a scientific adviser after the files surfaced, according to The Los Angeles Times.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The following year, a controversy arose after the couple was sued by a neighboring couple for installing a solid cedar fence that blocked the neighbors’ views of Lake Michigan.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a mysterious conflict arose between two women who were both sitting alone, a row apart.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren turned around to get face-to-face with Diabate and the two appeared to butt heads.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the accident, which happened shortly before noon in good weather, was not immediately clear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The water reaching the Lower Basin will probably fall below that point later this year or next, which has never happened, said Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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