Synonyms

emerging

American

[ih-mur-jing] / ɪˈmɜr dʒɪŋ /

adjective

emergent.

emerging nations.

Other Word Forms

unemerging adjective

Etymology

Origin of emerging

First recorded in 1640–50; emerge + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Whether or not the AI industry meets its targets for growth, businesses both established and emerging will continue to seek optical fiber of the caliber coming from Corning and a handful of global competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The emerging world order leaves many countries feeling unmoored.

From The Wall Street Journal

The winners of the current changing order and the best calls for 2026, therefore, are international stocks, Chinese consumer plays and emerging markets commodity producers.

From MarketWatch

Rising fears over artificial intelligence didn’t just rock U.S. stocks this week —they also spilled over to the emerging markets that have benefited from corporate America’s AI spending spree.

From Barron's

"In all regions where TFA measurements are available, a consistent picture of increasing atmospheric concentrations and deposition to Earth's surface is emerging," he said.

From Science Daily

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