as in to peruse
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Recent Examples of surf
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
While Shultz is prone to stage diving, there is no crowd surfing on this tour, partly because Shultz has recently recovered from two injuries and partly because in football stadiums, the fans are too far back.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The digital hub, available online and through the Marriott Bonvoy app, lets users browse getaways by passion: ski and snowboard; hike; bike; surf; dive; paddle; or fish.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The area features resorts, wildlife, a historic downtown with shops and restaurants, and outdoor activities such as surfing or visiting sea turtle nesting sites at night.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
While Shultz is prone to stage diving, there is no crowd surfing on this tour, partly because Shultz has recently recovered from two injuries and partly because in football stadiums, the fans are too far back.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The nor’easter is also driving turbulent seas and generate rough surf that will make swimming dangerous for hundreds of miles of coastline.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The digital hub, available online and through the Marriott Bonvoy app, lets users browse getaways by passion: ski and snowboard; hike; bike; surf; dive; paddle; or fish.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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The surprisingly spacious pack is lightweight and comfortable to carry, equipped with a multitude of handy pockets for your trail essentials, as well as a breathable mesh back panel that’s fitted with EVA foam.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The chemical was a component of firefighting foam and a processing aid to make a kind of plastic used in circuit boards, valves and pipes.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That means shoppers can now stroll through the aisles with firearm in holster at their waist while perusing Pub Sub deals and BOGOs of the week.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Plus, scroll all the way to the bottom to peruse our can’t-miss lineup of under-$10 gifts.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On a sunny September afternoon, Pérez peered down the street outside her children’s school, scanning for suspicious vehicles.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Data removal services can help by scanning hundreds of data broker websites and removing your details from them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No major injuries were immediately reported on the scene, though one person involved was taken to the hospital to have his injuries inspected.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt, then inspect the inside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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