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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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Confidence is high that Fausto's swells will reach the islands well in advance of the center of the storm – as early as Sunday on the eastern end of the state – increasing surf and dangerous rip currents, the forecast stated. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The hurricane center said swells generated by Fausto could cause life-threatening surf and rip tides in parts of southern California. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Verb

The company is surfing one of the most intense demand waves in the technology sector, but their primary approach is to enhance the density of their hard drives rather than increasing their production quantity. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 At various points during his interview with Sobchak, Dugin called the sport of surfing evil and said that its practitioners should be purged. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf

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Noun

On the morning of the fight, Fury’s camp discovered more than four inches of foam beneath the canvas.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In wine regions like California, shops often provide foam inserts.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of foam

Verb

Sit back, relax and peruse a playful catalog like menu with 30 cocktail choices created by Wig merchants (bartenders).

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Guests are encouraged to peruse the TCI Whale Project for up-to-date spotting information and to report any of their own sightings as a way to assist the organization with its ongoing research.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Definition of peruse

Verb

That’s what startup Casana is betting will be the next billion-dollar opportunity with its smart toilet seats, which have sensors that can scan vitals like blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen, and then connect the results to a phone app.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
And for all the whinging about the cast’s racial diversity, the actor who in some ways reads least as an ancient Greek is Matt Damon, whose Odysseus scans as American, which is almost certainly the point.

— Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

Visitors can browse the stacks or attend upstairs opera performances without worrying about the border line taped on the floor.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026
The café-bar is a pleasant enough hangout with slate-gray walls punched with color, shelves of artsy souvenirs, and design magazines worth browsing, but the surrounding streets are stacked with great dining options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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Verb

Its developers also released the model weights, allowing companies and researchers to inspect, modify and deploy it independently.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said on Friday, July 31, that Shukur Aikebaer, 60, stepped outside to inspect his home’s electrical panel after the power was interrupted on the night of July 29.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

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