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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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It added individual personalities were beginning to emerge, with one youngster already showing a noticeably independent streak and often choosing to spend time away from its siblings.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That raises a possibility that concerns some Western executives and policymakers: that Brazil could emerge as a rare-earth power without necessarily becoming part of a Western supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think a lot of the people we are seeing emerge in the Democratic Party are millennials and Gen-Z, and we are seeing our generation step into those roles,” Menefee told The Texas Tribune.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Once overwhelming favourite Sinner was beaten in the second round, it was difficult to predict who would emerge from the top half of the men's draw.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The question doesn’t fill his brain long because, just as they emerge from the woods, there in the clearing, Axel sees Byrd in her flower garden.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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