emerged; emerging
1
: to become manifest : become known
new problems emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from an enveloping fluid : come out into view
a diver emerging from the water
3
: to rise from an obscure or inferior position or condition
someone must emerge as a leader
4
: to come into being through evolution
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Examples of emerge in a Sentence
The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Several possible candidates have emerged.
She has emerged as a leading contender in the field.
His war record has emerged as a key issue in the election.
when land first emerged from the sea
The cat emerged from its hiding place behind the couch.
animals emerging from a long period of inactivity
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Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Virgin Voyages Adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages – a relative newcomer to the industry – emerged as the winner in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Georgia, BetMGM found.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Groups emerged that were dedicated to helping people find missing animals, while local veterinarians offered free services to those injured.
—Kristin Deasy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Electric Lady Studios, for instance, emerged as something of a psychedelic spaceship with curved walls, no sharp edges and groovy murals as it was being built for Jimi Hendrix just before his death.
—Shaun Fabos, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
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emerge
verb
emerged; emerging
1
: to become known or apparent
the facts emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from a fluid : come out into view
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