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
In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s when a higher proportion of people in the more economically active 15-64 age group emerges.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Once the media sticks its oar in, the real reason for the robbery emerges by degrees.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The proposal emerges at a particularly difficult moment for Europe’s automotive industry.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
What comes next depends on what emerges from the wreckage of the Islamic Republic.
—Joseph Epstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
New technology emerges every day, the context is full of uncertainty, and the number of variables that must be considered often exceeds what the human mind can process efficiently.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs emerges from such a jar — a vivid connection between cultural heritage and the natural environment.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s when a higher proportion of people in the more economically active 15-64 age group emerges.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Once the media sticks its oar in, the real reason for the robbery emerges by degrees.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
The proposal emerges at a particularly difficult moment for Europe’s automotive industry.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
What comes next depends on what emerges from the wreckage of the Islamic Republic.
—Joseph Epstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
New technology emerges every day, the context is full of uncertainty, and the number of variables that must be considered often exceeds what the human mind can process efficiently.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the two springs emerges from such a jar — a vivid connection between cultural heritage and the natural environment.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerges
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And the hourly fee — ranging from $135 to $185 — doesn’t start until the need for help arises.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the Hebrew Bible’s narrative in Exodus, Moses arises as a leader of the Israelites and a prophet of God.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the later drafts, the psychological consequences were what felt important—each fantasy surfaces another warped representation of her grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But, for now, some leaders remain worried about what happens next.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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What happens if the launch is delayed?—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spatial disorientation occurs when sensory information from the inner ear provides a powerfully misleading sensation of up and down.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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When Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and independent congregations work together, something unusual occurs.—
Michael J Christensen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Emerges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerges. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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