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Recent Examples of surf
C.c. Weiss
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026
In February of 2017, the British business magnate Richard Branson posted photos of Obama learning to kite surf off Branson’s private island, in the Caribbean.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes.
—C.c. Weiss
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026
In February of 2017, the British business magnate Richard Branson posted photos of Obama learning to kite surf off Branson’s private island, in the Caribbean.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Verb
In the meantime, Marino has zeroed in on a temporary space in Rue Bonaparte to surf the growing wave of interest the French market is showing toward Maison Jejia.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Her activities of choice are perusing Pinterest and surfing YouTube Shorts—essentially a high-latency TikTok.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Shop it below, plus peruse our other top faves from the Bath & Body Works x Vera Bradley collaboration!—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another scans the competitive landscape every few hours.—
Mukund Jha,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Grab a pint from one of the area’s craft breweries, browse an independent art gallery, or catch a performance at a local theater.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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On the morning of January 24, 1848, Marshall walked to the river to inspect the mill, now the site of the park.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Test the alternator output, check the door ajar switch, and inspect the parking brake and brake fluid level.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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