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emerge

[ih-murj] / ɪˈmɜrdʒ /
VERB
come out, arise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arrive come up crop up develop loom materialize rise show surface turn up
STRONG
dawn derive egress emanate flow gush issue originate proceed spring spurt steam stem transpire
WEAK
become apparent become known become visible come forth come into view come on the scene come to light make appearance spring up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon decrease disappear drop fall go hide leave lessen
STRONG
end finish trickle
WEAK
fade go away

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

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Harrison said he expects restrictions like those requested of Planet to become more common, but increasingly more futile as the industry expands and new providers emerge across the globe.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

When McKellen does emerge, wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and black sweatpants, he has a mischievous look in his eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

While Morgan Stanley is broadly constructive on the development of obesity medications, the haves and have-nots in the industry are beginning to emerge.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Many people fear the regime will emerge from the attacks hardened and embittered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Robin became so excited at seeing real features emerge from the piece of wood that he could hardly bear to take time to attend to his studies.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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