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merge
Third Person
emerges
Present Participle
emerging
Past Tense
emerged
Past Participle
emerged
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to become visible after coming out of somewhere
- The pattern on the fabric emerged slowly as the dye set in.
- With the passing of the storm, stars began to emerge in the night sky.
- As the fog lifted, the silhouette of the old castle started to emerge.
- With the changing seasons, the first signs of spring emerged, bringing life back to the dormant landscape.
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to come out from a protective covering, like an egg or cocoon
- The caterpillar spun a silk cocoon around itself and later emerged as a beautiful butterfly.
- The praying mantis nymphs emerged from their egg cases and scattered into the garden.
- In the pond, we observed tadpoles undergoing metamorphosis, eagerly waiting for them to emerge as frogs.
- As spring approached, the beekeeper eagerly awaited the moment when the new bees would emerge.
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to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation
- After undergoing a significant transformation, the old neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural hub.
- After the merger, the company emerged as a dominant force in the industry.
- With time, the truth about the situation started to emerge, revealing the complexities of the issue.
- As the investigation progressed, new evidence began to emerge, shedding light on the mystery.
- After years of hard work, her natural talent began to emerge, making her a standout in the music industry.
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to come forth or become visible after being submerged
- The submarine slowly surfaced, allowing its conning tower to emerge from the depths of the ocean.
- As the floodwaters receded, the submerged car began to emerge, revealing the extent of the damage.
- The lotus flowers emerged gracefully from the surface of the tranquil pond, their petals unfolding in the sunlight.
- With a burst of energy, the diver kicked off the ocean floor, propelling themselves upwards to emerge at the surface.