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
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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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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
It is designed to provide support to both emerging and established talent, offering financial assistance to develop narratives that have the potential to travel worldwide.
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
It is designed to provide support to both emerging and established talent, offering financial assistance to develop narratives that have the potential to travel worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
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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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