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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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Now Kenyans are nervously waiting to see whether they acted in time—or whether Ebola will emerge outside of Nairobi’s quarantine wards and spread through the city of 5.6 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

On Wednesday, as reports of his exit from Old Trafford began to emerge, those close to Anderson were unaware of the situation.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Everyone who profited from the sprawling multi-billion dollar investment fund scandal gripping Turkey has been identified, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Tuesday, expressing confidence the markets would emerge stronger from the controversy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The “pictures” that emerge are made up of dark and light areas.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

Even intelligence agencies struggle to obtain reliable information, and much of what emerges is heavily caveated as unverified or highly likely rather than confirmed fact.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

In “The Savage Mind,” such an opening emerges in response to the pernicious myth of Manifest Destiny, which Treuer approaches through the lens of the frontier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

“What emerges from this shakeout, in some sense, I think the jury is still out.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

The distinction could help researchers better understand how consciousness emerges.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

“The notes say a Nightbeast emerges exactly six months from the beginning of its hibernation period, and it prefers to do so on the waning moon,” said Valley.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Williams emerged as a winner of the competitive preseason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Thanks to his magical changeup, Baker has emerged as an improbable star at the heart of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ascension to the World Series.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

One unexpected result emerged when researchers examined the association between diet and aging among smokers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

The scandal emerged when several funds were unable to satisfy redemption demands.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The dignity of Beowulf’s bow was marred by the appearance of Shantaloo, who had emerged from the shadows and now rubbed against his leg in a ticklish fashion.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

He details an early CD release party at length, where the more established Kid Rock showed up to lend support to the emerging rapper.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

It is considering reclassifying Indonesia as a "standalone market", which could force investment funds tracking the MSCI's emerging market indexes to sell Indonesian holdings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Tickets sold for The Beatles Story will contribute to the The Apple Corps Liverpool Trust, a charitable initiative to provide support and opportunities for emerging local artists.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Prudential is exiting emerging markets to focus on businesses where it sees the greatest opportunity for long-term growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

He would remain in there brooding for days, suddenly emerging to fire his warriors with grandiose schemes and wild ideas.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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