emerge

[ih-murj] / ɪˈmɜrdʒ /

VERB

come out, arise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arrive come up crop up develop loom materialize rise show surface turn up

STRONG

dawn derive egress emanate flow gush issue originate proceed spring spurt steam stem transpire

WEAK

become apparent become known become visible come forth come into view come on the scene come to light make appearance spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon decrease disappear drop fall go hide leave lessen

STRONG

end finish trickle

WEAK

fade go away

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.

Example Sentences

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If other drivers emerge as threats, he will do the same, unless and until one of them is no longer in contention.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Cases involving firms including Tricolor, First Brands Group, 777 Partners and MFS highlight the risks that can emerge in less transparent areas of the market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But a case may emerge for doing it in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

However, the message this week from Gulf leaders at a summit in Miami, Fla., was that the Gulf countries are resilient—and could emerge from this conflict an even more attractive destination for investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

When the truck is gone, I emerge from my hiding spot and run for the mailbox.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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