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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
The model also attended the 2005 ASP Boost Mobile Pro surf competition in San Clemente, Calif., to support Slater, who went on to win the event. Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 12 May 2025 The reception team can arrange a surf lesson with The Art of Surfing, a local school run by brothers Alonso and Sasha. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
Verb
The club’s main attraction is the high-tech wave pool, which allows surfers to pursue an otherworldly dream of surfing in the middle of the desert. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025 For Valentine’s Day this year, Henry celebrated their relationship by posting an adorable picture on Instagram of the couple surfing together. Charna Flam, People.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • The camper shell, however, is custom-built with a wooden frame, foam insulation, and exterior wall panels.
    Adam Williams May 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
  • Just glimpse their best-selling Jasper Collection that now has water-resistant outdoor upholstery, quick-dry foam cushions, and a teak base.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Find your next favorite masterpiece while perusing the prints, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry at Cherry Creek North Shopping District in Denver. July 5-10 Rooftop Rodeo.
    Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
  • Those seeking to look beyond the moon to the universe beyond should peruse the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available in 2025.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Among the photos in the carousel was a snap of a family outing to Disneyland, posing by the tree at Christmas, and Kourtney at a baby scan before welcoming their son, Rocky Thirteen.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 May 2025
  • Stuart-Smith’s team would digitally scan the tree before casting it as a full-size bronze sculpture.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Plants tolerate growing near black walnut trees and are resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
  • It's still actively supported and great for basic tasks like browsing the web, checking emails, editing documents, streaming videos or even learning to code.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2025
  • Earlier this month, the North Korean leader supervised a missile test, inspected tank and munitions plants, and made a rare stop at the Russian embassy in Pyongyang to reaffirm the nation's alliance with Moscow.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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