Synonyms of emerge

emerge

verb

i-ˈmərj 

as in to arise

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arise
• surface
• appear
• happen
• occur
• materialize
• come up
• come
• spring (up)
• crop (up)
• come out
• go (on)
• show up
• come about
• turn up
• intervene
• fall out
• interfere
• transpire
• intrude
• go off
• pass
• chance
• interpose
• hap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emerge

The number of passengers from emerging markets continues rising. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Each is decorated with original art from emerging Greek artists, something which is seen throughout the resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Urbanworld was founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes as a space to champion established and emerging multicultural storytellers; three decades later, Spikes remains committed to that mission. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

News of who will run the new Skydance, which brings together brands such as Harry Potter, Mission Impossible, Friends and Yellowstone, had started to emerge over the last week. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026