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Recent Examples of surf
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
There was a red-flag warning on the beach at the time, indicating a warning for people not to go swimming in rough surf.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Another early adopter is Florence, the outdoor gear company founded by three-time world surfing champion John John Florence.
—Carly Kay, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
At the camp, Birch helped 45 newbies ages 8 through 18 learn how to surf while teaching about local conservation efforts that can help protect the vital marine ecosystem around their villages.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
There was a red-flag warning on the beach at the time, indicating a warning for people not to go swimming in rough surf.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Travelers can post up in the city, where cafes and workspaces abound – and make weekend getaways to the coast for surfing and relaxing on the beach.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Another early adopter is Florence, the outdoor gear company founded by three-time world surfing champion John John Florence.
—Carly Kay, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse makes summery hair easy with its extra-light foam formula, shaping and hydrating without a heat-styling tool in sight.—
Natasha Marsh,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Passenger Seat Records is the perfect place to peruse records while listening to a DJ practice their setlist.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then, keep scrolling to peruse these sneakers in more colors.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many learned the depressing answer only when trying to scan badges and getting rejected by security, which treated them more or less like trespassers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Casual activities like browsing the web, shopping, and scrolling social media feeds didn't pose a problem.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Temu, Eurofins Assurance will inspect merchandise including apparel, textiles and jewelry and outdoor furniture, among other categories.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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