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noun

ˈsərf

Definition of surf

as in foam

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

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Recent Examples of surf

Noun

Earlier this month, Santa Monica’s inaugural Ocean Way Festival was scrapped amid dangerous high surf and flooding caused by Hurricane Marie across Southern California. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 The flooding and pounding surf day after day will likely result in significant beach erosion as well. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

This would give their defensemen more opportunities to surf in the offensive zone and extend puck cycles. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026 One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf

Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf

Noun

The machine-washable sneakers have a soft, suede-like finish and bouncy foam insoles for extra cushioning.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
The construction pairs adjustable foam with pocket coils, which iSense says combines familiar hybrid components with the option for each sleeper to adjust how firm or soft their side feels.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of foam

Verb

In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop.

— Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of peruse

Verb

Swift has resumed scanning for gamma-ray bursts and exploding stars, but NASA is scrambling to replace the observatory’s role as a rapid-response lookout for other telescopes.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

The concept also features dedicated beauty advisors and elevated displays designed to make browsing feel more like shopping at a beauty specialty store than a typical Target run.

— Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Notably, the customer journey has become more fragmented — consumers are discovering brands via social, then browsing their websites, asking questions, receiving texts, making a purchase, then contacting service later.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of browse

Verb

After making the deal with CBS, a local ranger knocks on Kaczynski’s cabin door and claims that local copper miners are interested in inspecting the property lines around the land.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
The design could eventually help groups of inexpensive robots inspect oil refineries, monitor farms or explore other planets.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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