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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.

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Should funding conditions for AI “hyperscalers” take a significant turn for the worse, some Wall Street investors and analysts anticipate a government backstop to emerge.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

What’s more, every time they exit the car for more than 90 seconds, they’re swarmed by screaming-mad people who emerge from the woods, begging for help.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Now, late in this hot August afternoon, dogs of every size race through underground tunnels and emerge from the other side even more manically happy than when they entered.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Abdullah Shafique: The only Pakistan batter to reach fifty or emerge with any crumb of credit after 61 in the first innings.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

For a terrifying moment, I expected a second figure to emerge from the darkness—Yakov striding forward, cloaked in the same flames that had scarred him.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Now, as it emerges from a postindustrial decline, Genoa is again attracting tourists and with good reason: The city is full of surprises, with an eccentric charm that inspires exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

When the water emerges on the other end to be discharged back into nature, it is nearly turquoise.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

A benefit to the approval of an mRNA flu shot is that, in future seasons where a new strain suddenly emerges, vaccine manufacturers will be able to more quickly release new shots to combat it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Nero’s bridge emerges from Tiber amid Rome drought.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

I make my way farther into the Park and a rhythmic pulsing emerges.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Downs pointed out an important detail: that “Cien Años” could not have emerged from any country other than Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

A jaguar waiting out of frame emerged after the vulture flew away to claim the carcass.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Chattanooga has emerged as one of the South’s most enticing smaller cities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

San Francisco has emerged as the hub of speedrunning drama.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

But most of Liberty City was a few feet higher than a lot of the other neighborhoods, which meant that as the water slowly receded, Liberty City emerged like an island from Lake Miami.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

New claims are emerging about the risks residents faced after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed near East Palestine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Since news broke of the move, there has been some confusion as to what British life for Harry and Meghan will look like - but a picture is emerging of the family's priorities.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

There is less consensus on whether climate change itself triggers stronger El Ninos, though evidence for this is emerging.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

"This detailed mapping of synaptic vulnerability could eventually help identify where and how to intervene to preserve or restore brain function, such as emerging therapies to prevent and regrow synapses," Holmes added.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

But how would they react to an unknown robot emerging from the sea?

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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