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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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His death raised questions about his elite network, and some of his connections with powerful people, including Gates, began to emerge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

While oil has dropped to under $100 a barrel, markets appeared skittish on Friday over the prospects for a deal, with mixed messages appearing to emerge out of the region.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In New York, they typically emerge in April when daytime temperatures begin regularly reaching around 70 degrees.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

As ever, player retention will emerge as a key narrative in Palace's summer.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The boy calls to his sisters, who emerge from the hut along with the rest of the family.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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