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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
Surfers can surf several types of breaks within close proximity, while animal lovers can look for howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles or ride a horse along the two-mile-plus beach. AFAR Media, 11 July 2025 Choosing a Marvel, Star Wars or FX program when surfing Hulu or Disney+? Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 June 2025
Verb
As the storm's intensity lessened, heavy rain and dangerous surf conditions remained a lingering threat from the coastal Carolinas as far north as the Mid-Atlantic states. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 The circulation of Chantal could lead to dangers far from the storm's track in areas from Savannah, Georgia, to Jacksonville, Florida, such as rough surf and treacherous rip currents, Accuweather said. Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • Flat white: Similar to a cappuccino but with more coffee and no foam.
    PubSubHub User, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
  • In a video shared on Instagram on July 8, Hayward was captured swimming in a cloud of foam in the ocean near Cape Town, South Africa.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • But with Judge due back in the short-term and the July 31 trade deadline approaching, the Yankees should continue perusing the market for pitching upgrades after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
  • Also under the deal, AE will promote an edit of Sweeney’s favorite pieces for shoppers to peruse online and in stores.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Most brands have little to no mechanism to scan for anecdotes and outliers.
    Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Some all-in-one printers can also scan for digital copies or make photocopies while also printing normally.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • The platform is extremely detailed, allowing users to browse through a long list of nearby Hyundai models.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2025
  • This new video shopping feature lets customers browse the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 16 lineup, learn about new features, check trade-in offers, financing options and get advice in real time.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • Outside lines connecting the propane tank to the home are inspected by the installation company, but the name of that company is not listed in city records, Holman said.
    Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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