as in to peruse
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Recent Examples of surf
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
In 2010, Benjamin himself nearly drowned while surfing on Lake Michigan in Portage.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Getting into the ocean can require special equipment or a helping hand for those who would not otherwise be able to enjoy the surf on their own.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Life Rolls On was awarded $30,000 to purchase 10 beach wheelchairs and 900 feet of access mats for its year-round events that take people with various disabilities surfing at Rincon, Santa Monica, Huntington Beach and La Jolla Shores.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
In 2010, Benjamin himself nearly drowned while surfing on Lake Michigan in Portage.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Verb
According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents account for over 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards and there are over 100 deaths each year in the U.S. attributed to rip currents.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Getting into the ocean can require special equipment or a helping hand for those who would not otherwise be able to enjoy the surf on their own.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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There were none on the cardboard boxes containing cups, and it couldn’t be determined if the individual foam products were tagged with recycling labels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include 3.9-inch foam cushions wrapped in soft cotton.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In the past few months, Greater Cincinnati Kroger shoppers may have noticed something out of the ordinary: a robot with shining blue lights, perusing shelves and casting a narrow ray of bright light at merchandise.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The bookstore cafe bar, which opened Feb. 13, is starting with a few hundred books for visitors to peruse and buy with the hopes of growing to offer 1,000 books.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Wayfair’s Fourth of July sale has thousands of deals, so be sure to browse even more patio and home deals before prices go back up.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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Instead of browsing aisles in the grocery store, your family can go on a pre-Easter day hunt for the perfect stones to bring home.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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If a firework fails to ignite, don’t stand over the firework to inspect it or try to reignite it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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The robot can manipulate parts, tend machines, inspect assets and even generate digital twins by capturing reality in high detail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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