as in arising
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
problems emerged almost as soon as the contractor began the excavation for the swimming pool
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Recent Examples of emerging
Long considered safe havens within emerging markets, five of the six Gulf countries—Bahrain apart—are rated investment grade by the three major credit rating agencies.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Modernizing defense manufacturing Once completed, the Arkansas campus will focus on producing medium- and large-sized solid rocket motors for tactical missiles, air defense interceptors, missile defense targets, hypersonic vehicles and other emerging defense programs.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
In the footage, three children appear to be emerging from the rubble one after another, seemingly without major injuries, as rescuers provided assistance.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Modernizing defense manufacturing Once completed, the Arkansas campus will focus on producing medium- and large-sized solid rocket motors for tactical missiles, air defense interceptors, missile defense targets, hypersonic vehicles and other emerging defense programs.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emerging
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Because the state court never entered a charging order, there was no such restraint, lien, or enforcement mechanism arising from the application itself.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
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Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
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“Emerging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emerging. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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