emerging
Americanadjective
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Origin of emerging
Explanation
Things that are emerging are just being born — or they're reaching an adult state. The important thing is they're growing and developing. You could say an improved baseball team is an emerging force in the National League, or a new disease is an emerging threat. Emerging things can be brand new but aren't necessarily: they could just be beginning to develop. Emerging means something close to sprouting — when you think of this word, think "growing."
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About the authors: Steph Batalis is a research fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, or CSET.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
With Edwin Maldonado riding for the first time, the son of Pavel won, and in the Louisiana Derby he led almost the entire race before Emerging Market passed him in the final strides.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
She is also a recipient of the First Nations Emerging Career Award by the Australia Council for the Arts.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Emerging market bonds came into this crisis looking fully valued after a rally lasting more than two years.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Emerging from the woods near Hampden, into an expanse of snow-covered meadow that sparkled in the light, I saw twin threads of smoke coming from the age-blacked chimneys at either end of Commons.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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