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Recent Examples of surf
Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
He is called the original Hawaiian power surfer, known for his groundbreaking, innovative approach to surfing Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Standing on the desk separating the crew from the audience, Yates sprang into a flip, landing him in a perfect position to crowd surf in the office.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In addition to being still, people have also done the pose in stilettos while surfing, doing squats and drinking.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
He is called the original Hawaiian power surfer, known for his groundbreaking, innovative approach to surfing Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Verb
Atlantic Park will roll out in phases, with additional amenities and venues being introduced in the coming months, including new eateries such as Williams’ award-winning handroll restaurant Nami Nori and a boutique hotel adjacent to the surf lagoon.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Standing on the desk separating the crew from the audience, Yates sprang into a flip, landing him in a perfect position to crowd surf in the office.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Upcharges for nondairy milk are gone, the menu is more streamlined, and a forthcoming protein cold foam will soon let customers gains-max their beverages.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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De Agostini via Getty Images Those wine lovers who peruse a long list of expensive bottles as well as those who would just like a glass or two of wine are now rewarded with carafes of regional wines, many from very local wineries.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to peruse more fan favorite options below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The advisory, issued on August 20 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), urged agencies to scan chargers, roadside weather stations, and traffic cameras for rogue radios or other components embedded in inverters and batteries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, more than half the visitors browsing online stores are not human.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 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,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That living room draws you in to sit close to the window and inspect the landscape from that location.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The blind pigeon, named Kevin, accidentally got into the truck bed of a customer whose pickup had been inspected at the business earlier in the day.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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