as in to peruse
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Recent Examples of surf
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The proposal had a three-story, 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, with a second floor for fitness and yoga, with locker rooms and a lounge, and a third floor dedicated to office space and a VIP music recording studio.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
From open ocean shallows where dolphins surf the waves to quiet estuaries perfect for teaching calves to hunt, Folly offers an ideal year-round playground.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals—including beach cruisers, chairs, and umbrellas—and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The proposal had a three-story, 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, with a second floor for fitness and yoga, with locker rooms and a lounge, and a third floor dedicated to office space and a VIP music recording studio.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The beach community of Oceanside is an excellent place to learn how to surf with a private lesson alongside the pier.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
From open ocean shallows where dolphins surf the waves to quiet estuaries perfect for teaching calves to hunt, Folly offers an ideal year-round playground.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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Featuring plush foam cushioning, classic linen upholstery, and durable wood legs, the piece adds extra seating that’s easy to coordinate with a range of decor styles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dedicate at least a couple of hours to peruse the stands and chat with friendly locals.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Winners will scan a QR code to get their prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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These studies scan millions of common genetic markers to find tiny differences that are more common in people who have the disorder.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Try a variety of Asian cuisine from food trucks and vendors, relax in the beer garden, browse merchandise and engage in hands-on activities such as the Chinese tea ceremony and learning how to use chopsticks.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Take cue from Stewart’s effortless loungewear and browse similar oversized crewneck sweatshirts from Amazon—including a dead ringer for her cheery yellow style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Echard’s intervention operates in direct contrast to this ethos, necessitating a pilgrimage to the top of a parking lot in Toulouse, away from most human activity, to inspect the networks of modern-day communication itself.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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After driving through the first security checkpoint, a second guard inspects her rental car and verifies her ID.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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