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Synonyms

emerging

American  
[ih-mur-jing] / ɪˈmɜr dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. 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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Yet, these communities are facing real health consequences tied directly to regional water policy choices and lack of action to manage this emerging environmental crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A powerful new launch system is emerging that could significantly reshape how such a mission is designed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Another option is the emerging Dividend Aristocrats, as Wolfe Research calls the group of about 70 companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“It will come through the inflation, and then I think it will cut the economic growth in many countries, and especially in emerging and developing countries, where they don’t have the hard currencies,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Lots of explanations for that. It could have enough food. The closer it comes to emerging, the bigger their appetite. Could just be a sign it wasn’t hungry enough.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega