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as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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verb

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Recent Examples of surf
Noun
The model also attended the 2005 ASP Boost Mobile Pro surf competition in San Clemente, Calif., to support Slater, who went on to win the event. Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 12 May 2025 The reception team can arrange a surf lesson with The Art of Surfing, a local school run by brothers Alonso and Sasha. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Verb
The club’s main attraction is the high-tech wave pool, which allows surfers to pursue an otherworldly dream of surfing in the middle of the desert. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025 For Valentine’s Day this year, Henry celebrated their relationship by posting an adorable picture on Instagram of the couple surfing together. Charna Flam, People.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • Additional food items to celebrate her big day also included a cappuccino with a 2025 graduation cap design incorporated into the foam.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Many of the gel foam layers are also designed to be cooling.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • Antiquing is one of the most popular activities, with places like Props Antiques, Tennessee Turquoise Company, and The Pick-it Fence housing seemingly endless treasures to peruse.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
  • The American customers can peruse Saint James' iconic wardrobe essentials for the whole family with selections men, women, kids, even dogs plus unisex styles.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 May 2025
  • So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.
    Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • One corner of the store also featured dozens of PC cases, giving customers the chance to physically inspect them.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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