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
This sparked a contentious debate about whether our species originally emerged outside of Africa, before returning there.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
From his perspective, the value emerges when the technology not only identifies a problem but also orchestrates the sequence of decisions and actions needed to address it.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But signs of renewal are emerging.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Contrasting narratives emerged over what led to the shooting.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
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The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.—
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From the moment the first grainy paparazzi shots surfaced from the set, the internet was ablaze with hot takes on the costumes’ period inaccuracies and general outlandishness.—
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The decision came after an alleged 911 audio call surfaced, appearing to show Bulson reporting a theft by an unknown woman in his hotel room during a school board conference in New Orleans in April 2024.—
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
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Good's defenders – including city and state leaders – are calling what happened an unjustified attack; federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense.—
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
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The child's mother reported to Child Protective Services that the abuse occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024, the complaint said.—
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerge. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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