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Definition of surfnext
as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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verb

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Recent Examples of surf
Noun
The ship is packed with everything from a FlowRider surf simulator, waterslides, laser tag, an escape room, and more. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 An oceanside inlet dubbed Thunder Hole explodes with a plume of foamy surf as waves beat the shore. Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Verb
That recalibration is the wave a new brand called All Día is trying to surf. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Figuring out technology for my dad at a young age well equipped me to surf the internet effortlessly. Ohanna Carrascoza, CNBC, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • Despite their sleek silhouette, these flats are built with layers of latex and foam cushioning to absorb impact and keep your feet comfortable throughout the day.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • The blaze burned for eight days beginning June 17 and involved solar panels, insulation foam and other industrial materials.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Crook peruses the crowds, picking his moments carefully.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Visitors can salsa dance in Puerto Rico, milk a mechanical cow in Michigan, walk through an orange-scented citrus grove in Florida, practice their lasso skills in Wyoming, pick up Mardi Gras beads in Louisiana, send a postcard from West Virginia and peruse a Waffle House menu in Georgia.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Of the 91 microchips, Honsal said 85 were scanned from the intact canine remains, and six were found in loose soil.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Ahead, browse the six formulas that makeup artists and dermatologists recommend for minimizing pores, addressing discoloration, and more on aging skin.
    Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • It can be customized with shortcuts for browsing websites and can be fully customized with shortcuts and macros without the need to install special software.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
    Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • The United States deployed specialized airfield repair and certification teams to inspect, clear and restore the runway.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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