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emerging

[ih-mur-jing] / ɪˈmɜr dʒɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
looming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approaching imminent impending
STRONG
appearing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant later remote
ADJECTIVE
rising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascending climbing growing increasing soaring spiraling surging
STRONG
advancing mounting skyrocketing
WEAK
going up upsurging
ADJECTIVE
arising
Synonyms
STRONG
appearing deriving emanating ensuing flowing following issuing originating proceeding resulting springing stemming
NOUN
emanation
Synonyms
STRONG
beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing leakage oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation
WEAK
arising outpour springing welling
Antonyms
STRONG
completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination
WEAK
taking withdrawal

Example Sentences

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Internationally, he ensured the attention of sympathetic observers by hosting and supporting prominent voices on the emerging nationalist right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Office of Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement Monday that emerging research and consumer concerns have raised questions about the potential presence of these chemicals in the company’s apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Rory McIlroy says he has no plans "to stop here" after emerging from a white knuckle final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

While many emerging markets have been hard-hit by the oil shock—and could keep getting battered if the Strait isn’t reopened—don’t count them out.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

But how would they react to an unknown robot emerging from the sea?

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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