Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

emerge

[ih-murj] / ɪˈmɜrdʒ /


Usage

What are other ways to say emerge? The verb emerge is used of coming forth from a place shut off from view, or from concealment, or the like, into sight and notice: The sun emerges from behind the clouds. Emanate is used of intangible things, as light or ideas, spreading from a source: Rumors often emanate from irresponsible persons. Issue is often used of a number of persons, a mass of matter, or a volume of smoke, sound, or the like, coming forth through any outlet or outlets: The crowd issued from the building.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He wrote: “Real innovation is not democratic. Breakthrough ideas rarely emerge from immediate consensus.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Their results suggest that large magnetic fields can emerge when turbulent plasma develops organized jet-like flows.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Asked if India objected to Pakistan's newfound role as a mediator, Jaishankar said it was for the United States to decide its partners, and acknowledged that differences will emerge between the two countries.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

He searched the forest around him, hoping she’d emerge.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




Vocabulary lists containing emerge


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "emerge" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com