EMERGENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

emergent

adjective

i-ˈmər-jənt

Definition of emergent

as in urgent

needing immediate attention since the problem was not seen as emergent, implementation of the expensive solution for it was continually put off

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Recent Examples of emergent But there is an emergent Silicon Valley gospel that has challenged both the boundaries and the mechanisms of shame in America. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2026 Many of these bulbs will naturally spread over time, but using pre-emergent herbicides can prevent this. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Prevent regrowth by applying pre-emergent herbicides, replanting groundcovers, or using soil solarization. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Elda Rojas, superintendent of Cityscape Schools, the charter school network that operates Buckner Preparatory, said more than 60% of the school's students are emergent bilinguals. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emergent

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Adjective

These appointments focus on urgent relief, but appointments and follow-ups that take a more preventative approach to identify underlying causes are available, too.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
A week ago, a call between the US president and his Russian counterpart seemed to be about an urgent clarification over a possible outbreak of plague in Siberia.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of urgent

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The cause was determined to be a lack of oxygen to the brain due to severe asthma with acute lung injury while fighting cold-like symptoms.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Other medications are used to treat acute relapses or manage symptoms such as fatigue, walking difficulties, spasticity and bladder problems.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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