surfacing

noun

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

Examples of surfacing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One dive in 2022 ended with a mysterious loud bang and cracking noise upon surfacing. Mark Harris, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024 The new facility will be 20,000 square feet with seven indoor courts, high-quality outdoor-style surfacing, a full pro shop and a private event space, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 Diddy’s current circumstances result from almost a year of lawsuits, allegations, home raids, and incriminating footage surfacing online. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2024 Men are complicated, and for some of us the surfacing of that complication in today’s fast-changing watch fashion is a good thing. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for surfacing 

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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 24 Oct. 2024.

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surfacing

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

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