Emerge
Emerge verb - To come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly.
Wave
Wave verb - To direct or notify by a movement or gesture.
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Both words in one sentence
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Another key difference from the other invasion events is that starting with wave 4, boss-like enemies will emerge.
Source: Characters / Terraria -
When a tidal wave hits the beach Sabrina and her friends are staying at, Sabrina and Roxie emerge with messy hair, dirt on their faces and covered in seaweed.
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Beginning from the second level, some of them will have a wave of bugs (later, a smaller swarm of rats) emerge if you move too closely.
Source: Video Game / Ice Age
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