surfacing

noun

sur·​fac·​ing ˈsər-fə-siŋ How to pronounce surfacing (audio)
: material forming or used to form a surface

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Evaluate how each court integrates with its environment, how brand elements are reflected and whether advanced materials like post-tension concrete, cushioned surfacing or glass fencing are part of the build. Scott Miller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The playgrounds feature various accessibility improvements from typical playgrounds, including ramps and pour-in-place surfacing that are friendlier for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 The surfacing of the UP-NS unification talks and the fight for market share has put BNSF in a spot where its own West-East deal may make the most sense for the company. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025 At about 15 feet from the surface, the man stopped for a routine three-minute break before surfacing, but then started to descend again to about 40 feet deep, Alvarez said. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for surfacing

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surfacing was in 1861

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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfacing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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surfacing

noun
sur·​fac·​ing
: material forming or used to form a surface

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