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as in emerged
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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Recent Examples of surfaced
Elsewhere this season, Givenchy’s mules and pumps have surfaced across red carpets.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Photos first surfaced of Wyatt and Fergie in January 1992, two months before Fergie and Andrew announced their split.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
Two more abuse allegations — one in November 2021 and another in May 2022 — involving two other children surfaced later in the investigation.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Many of these attacks have been widely documented and videos have surfaced online, showing some Palestinians left bloodied and beaten.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
In a separate incident, video footage from July 2021 surfaced, showing Porter using strong language toward a staff member during a video call.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Of those who have announced, former Congresswoman Katie Porter had an early lead in polling, although under 20% support, but she was heavily damaged when videos surfaced of her harsh reaction to a reporter’s question and snapping at one of her staffers.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The video surfaced last month on YouTube, showing Alex, 34, berating Maia, 31, about her execution of a routine during practice on the rink.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson said Kapahulehua was fired in January 2022 after the allegations surfaced, adding that school officials notified authorities.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Photos first surfaced of Wyatt and Fergie in January 1992, two months before Fergie and Andrew announced their split.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
Two more abuse allegations — one in November 2021 and another in May 2022 — involving two other children surfaced later in the investigation.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Many of these attacks have been widely documented and videos have surfaced online, showing some Palestinians left bloodied and beaten.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
In a separate incident, video footage from July 2021 surfaced, showing Porter using strong language toward a staff member during a video call.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Of those who have announced, former Congresswoman Katie Porter had an early lead in polling, although under 20% support, but she was heavily damaged when videos surfaced of her harsh reaction to a reporter’s question and snapping at one of her staffers.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The video surfaced last month on YouTube, showing Alex, 34, berating Maia, 31, about her execution of a routine during practice on the rink.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson said Kapahulehua was fired in January 2022 after the allegations surfaced, adding that school officials notified authorities.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaced
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crescendo of my fandom occurred in 2002 when the Angels prevailed over the Giants in the seventh game of the World Series.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly what happened — and the Aggies may even be on the way up in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dreier says that understanding what happened and is happening to Mars could help scientists better protect our own climate and atmosphere from current and future solar threats.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Surfaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaced. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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