OUTCROP Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

outcrop

verb

Definition of outcrop

as in to surface

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Recent Examples of outcrop The permit area contains two outcropping porphyry targets (Ricardo Herrera and Sortilegio) and one zone with signatures of both porphyry-epithermal and skarn mineralization (Vista Alegre). — Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024 The environmental data is being collected at San Martin West over an outcropping copper-silver mineralization trend that has been mapped for over 2.3 km of strike including 5.8m at 3.1% copper and 65 g/t silver from surface (previously reported). — Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024 More than 200 Rangers fought vertically – up the sheer cliff face of Pointe du Hoc, a craggy outcropping overlooking the two American landing beaches – in an effort to capture what was thought to be a key location of German artillery. — James Sandy, The Conversation, 21 May 2024 Five friends traveled from Florida to be on a rock outcropping to witness the celestial event. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for outcrop

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The prosecution said the collusion was not a standalone incident but a long-standing, systemic practice that surfaced during a time of global crisis.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
In practice, that means AI is running the numbers, populating forms, surfacing options, and even suggesting installation dates.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of surface

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In the weeks before hostilities broke out, hardliners turned their fury on the leaders who signed the deal with the US.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Green tomatoes are one of our favorite parts of summer, and this cold soup puts them to great use without having to break out the oil and get to frying.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of break out

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Officials said the warning systems built since last year’s catastrophic floods were activated in Kerr County in the early hours before water levels began to rise, allowing for people to react quickly to flooding threats.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
On linear television, the series is up +62% among adults 18-49, +26% among adults 25-54 and +30% in total viewers, with P2+ viewing across VOD platforms rising +44% within seven days of airing.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026

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Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Balogun was issued a red card in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning him an automatic suspension.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last year’s parliamentary elections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Wilmington police say officers were monitoring a crowd when Skinner emerged from a house and pointed a gun at the group.

— CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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