surf 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

surf

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of surf
Noun
In addition to being still, people have also done the pose in stilettos while surfing, doing squats and drinking. Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 He is called the original Hawaiian power surfer, known for his groundbreaking, innovative approach to surfing Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Verb
Musashi regularly rides jet skis and uses helicopter missiles like airborne surf boards, slicing up and exploding commandos and demons along the way. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025 Sydney, Australia Anchored by icons like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney unfolds between surf breaks and skyline silhouettes. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • The deep heel cup provides maximum stability, and the cushy natural foam helps distribute pressure evenly throughout the foot, creating a ridiculously comfortable and soft underfoot with every step.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Strain gently into a coupe or cocktail glass, express a lemon peel over the top and discard (for aroma), and decorate the foam with drops of angostura bitters (for visuals).
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • De Agostini via Getty Images Those wine lovers who peruse a long list of expensive bottles as well as those who would just like a glass or two of wine are now rewarded with carafes of regional wines, many from very local wineries.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to peruse more fan favorite options below.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Customers who buy one of the meals can also scan a code on the box, directing them to the TinyTAN Power Up game.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • With football in Brazil and the VMAs in New York, Taylor Swift radar will be in full effect scanning for news this weekend.
    Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That living room draws you in to sit close to the window and inspect the landscape from that location.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The blind pigeon, named Kevin, accidentally got into the truck bed of a customer whose pickup had been inspected at the business earlier in the day.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on surf

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!