1
as in emerging
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
no information regarding the stolen car has surfaced since the police found it abandoned on a country road
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2
as in rising
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier
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Recent Examples of surfacing
Four days of sales coming off the July 4 holiday weekend kept us glued to our browsers, surfacing some of the best offers of the year on all the top tech.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite reports surfacing before Sunday's game that the Giants had worked up a package of plays for Jaxson Dart, the rookie QB didn't see the field with New York playing from behind for three-and-a-half quarters.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But the meeting soon became a critical venue for surfacing and solving problems and, where possible, removing barriers.
—Nelson P. Repenning, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s no denying the truths surfacing either way, which may result in you feeling drained by the co-dependency of it all.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite reports surfacing before Sunday's game that the Giants had worked up a package of plays for Jaxson Dart, the rookie QB didn't see the field with New York playing from behind for three-and-a-half quarters.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But the meeting soon became a critical venue for surfacing and solving problems and, where possible, removing barriers.
—Nelson P. Repenning, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s no denying the truths surfacing either way, which may result in you feeling drained by the co-dependency of it all.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfacing
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Modern conservatism developed its own history and internal logic, emerging not merely in opposition but alongside liberalism as a powerful response to the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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India's secondary market looks overpriced as compared to other emerging markets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite these rising prices, American shoppers have continued to show their preference for burgers and steaks — until now.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Colorado state government faces a continuing dim fiscal picture heading into next year as a slowing economy, rising costs and the rollout of tariffs weigh on forecasters, according to projections released Monday.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trump administration officials have been aggressively pursuing allegations against James arising from alleged paperwork discrepancies on her Brooklyn townhouse and a Virginia home.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Current law known as Section 230 has created a liability shield that protects social media companies from legal claims arising from third-party content.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Virgin Galactic has flown seven commercial flights to date, the most recent one occurring in June 2024.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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And yet what ended up happening was creating this team atmosphere and camaraderie.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also suggested that, because cold weather events are still taking place, climate change can’t be happening.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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As previously announced, others appearing in major roles this season will include John Malkovich and John Ortiz, who has been upped from special guest star to series regular.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times, citing people familiar with the case, reported Homan was recorded on FBI audiotape appearing to accept the money in exchange for agreeing to secure future government contracts related to border security for the agents, who were posing as businessmen.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfacing. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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