emerged; emerging
1
: to become manifest : become known
new problems emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from an enveloping fluid : come out into view
a diver emerging from the water
3
: to rise from an obscure or inferior position or condition
someone must emerge as a leader
4
: to come into being through evolution
Examples of emerge in a Sentence
The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Several possible candidates have emerged.
She has emerged as a leading contender in the field.
His war record has emerged as a key issue in the election.
when land first emerged from the sea
The cat emerged from its hiding place behind the couch.
animals emerging from a long period of inactivity
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The 22-year-old third baseman/outfielder was barely on the radar for most Chicago fans when he was put into the Tucker trade but quickly emerged as a trade piece worthy of lasting regret, earning his spot on Houston’s big-league roster after only 32 minor-league games.
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Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
For the past two decades, Nike has worked to gradually diversify its manufacturing beyond China, with Vietnam emerging as the company’s most important market for production.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
And its sculptural quality belies the mechanical wizardry ticking steadily beneath — a quality in keeping with the ethos of the brand’s late founder Roger Dubuis, who emerged as an independent breakout star in watchmaking in the ‘90s.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
As this shift continues in the years ahead, analysts are bullish on Meta emerging as a leading player in the space despite the competitive landscape.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
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Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
For the past two decades, Nike has worked to gradually diversify its manufacturing beyond China, with Vietnam emerging as the company’s most important market for production.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
And its sculptural quality belies the mechanical wizardry ticking steadily beneath — a quality in keeping with the ethos of the brand’s late founder Roger Dubuis, who emerged as an independent breakout star in watchmaking in the ‘90s.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
As this shift continues in the years ahead, analysts are bullish on Meta emerging as a leading player in the space despite the competitive landscape.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emerge
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“Emerge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerge. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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emerge
verb
emerged; emerging
1
: to become known or apparent
the facts emerged
2
: to rise from or as if from a fluid : come out into view
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