EMERGENCES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

emergences

noun

plural of emergence

as in arrivals

the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication

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Recent Examples of emergences Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Another question the team might face – whether the return of Garrett from major elbow surgery and emergences of Snelling and White will prompt a trade of ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara – is more complicated. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026 After a final sequence of emergences and contractions, the ciliate eventually got fed up, pulled up stakes and swam away, presumably looking for a less noxious place to settle down. — Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025

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Those arrivals add to some already-staggering career totals for Drake.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Liberia’s agreement to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the US remains shrouded in mystery a day after the first 20 arrivals landed in Monrovia, leaving many wondering what Liberia is getting in return.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The Marlins now have several first base options at Triple A among Long, Deyvison De Los Santos and Kemp Alderman (who came up through the system as an outfielder but has 25 appearances at first base for Jacksonville this season).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

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In a nervous market full of geopolitical tension, IPOs have attracted a lot of investor attention, with AI darlings Anthropic and OpenAI preparing for their own debuts.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
North Carolina's Bill Belichick debuts at this tier entering his second year as a college football head coach.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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