: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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In addition to the UFC and surfing, the most popular emerging sports include NASCAR, golf, sailing, rugby, and college sports, with a focus across leagues on women’s sports, Gupta said.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Beaches within one mile in either direction of the encounter were later closed for both swimming and surfing.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Del Mar lifeguards closed the beach for swimming and surfing after the incident and the closure will extend through Tuesday at 9 a.m., officials said.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 June 2024
In addition to the community amenities, residents here enjoy lightning-fast fiber internet connectivity for working, surfing, or streaming.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Beaches within one mile in either direction of the encounter were later closed for both swimming and surfing.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Del Mar lifeguards closed the beach for swimming and surfing after the incident and the closure will extend through Tuesday at 9 a.m., officials said.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 June 2024
In addition to the community amenities, residents here enjoy lightning-fast fiber internet connectivity for working, surfing, or streaming.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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