as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the surface of just about everything in the kitchen was covered with soot after we put the grease fire out
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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
no information regarding the stolen car has surfaced since the police found it abandoned on a country road
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as in superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something
a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent
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The rocky exterior is aesthetically continued indoors with old-world-feeling flooring of the same material.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The scene of the crime The exterior of Chris Smith's Farmersville, Illinois, home.Annabelle Allen, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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As more data centers emerge to handle the information surge from artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT, scientists point to water as another environmental cost for running these establishments.Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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There are similarities between former President Donald Trump and President Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but in the run-up to the 2024 election, stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role have emerged.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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At market close, tech giants Meta and Amazon had each seen shares rise about 2%.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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While the outcome in the 2024 election is not yet known, the S&P 500 rose 3.3% during that three-month span this year.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, purpose governance and implementation remain a challenge for many organizations, which can lead to superficial adoption rather than authentic transformation.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The superficial treatment of the movie’s sterner themes doesn’t help its splendid cast.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
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Analysts standing in front of a big electronic board counting votes and breaking them down state by state, county by county, in granular detail have now become an election night staple.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the video, Gomez could be seen posing on the carpet and occasionally placing her hands in front of her stomach.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Communication Expectations Intergenerational conflict can arise due to communication styles.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Complications can arise before, during, and after IABP placement.Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jetties on the north and south protect the channel entrance, but in rough weather the giant seas breaking in shallow water offshore set up a savage turmoil.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
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That appears to be the case with Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Astronomers hoped to find evidence of a planet lurking within this disk, but the new images show that there doesn't appear to be any.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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