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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
According to the ministry, most cases are in São Paulo though cases have surfaced as far as Pernambuco and Mato Grosso do Sul.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
After the attack, some of prejudice surfaced online again.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
In-hand images have surfaced of the upcoming Undefeated x Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble in a Black/Metallic Silver/Gorge Green/Sport Red colorway.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The trend surfaced on social media and has led some to film and share the dangerous stunt.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The rapid expansion of psychedelic therapy has surfaced risks, like inadequate facilitator training and questionable consent practices in unregulated settings.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
After his past racist and homophobic comments surfaced online, the comic was let go before his tenure even began.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
After a picture surfaced online of Shaquille O’Neal at OnlyFans model Sophie Rain’s 21st birthday, the Hall of Fame basketball player aimed to set the record straight with TikToker Noah Glenn Carter.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The fact that prices have been able to hold within a relatively limited range is remarkable given the series of significant macro and cotton-specific developments that have surfaced so far this year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
After the attack, some of prejudice surfaced online again.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
In-hand images have surfaced of the upcoming Undefeated x Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble in a Black/Metallic Silver/Gorge Green/Sport Red colorway.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The trend surfaced on social media and has led some to film and share the dangerous stunt.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The rapid expansion of psychedelic therapy has surfaced risks, like inadequate facilitator training and questionable consent practices in unregulated settings.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
After his past racist and homophobic comments surfaced online, the comic was let go before his tenure even began.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
After a picture surfaced online of Shaquille O’Neal at OnlyFans model Sophie Rain’s 21st birthday, the Hall of Fame basketball player aimed to set the record straight with TikToker Noah Glenn Carter.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The fact that prices have been able to hold within a relatively limited range is remarkable given the series of significant macro and cotton-specific developments that have surfaced so far this year.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaced
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While subscription platforms still have their place, AVOD has emerged as a compelling alternative.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The state argued incidents that arose from the ICE facility protests in recent months have been handled by local law enforcement and have not been severe enough to be considered a riot or rebellion.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The controversy surrounding Tilly arose when her creator said a number of agents were interested in representing her.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni appeared livid on the sideline that there wasn’t one.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, none of those roles required her to bake what appeared to be the world’s least-appetizing casserole.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agents were reportedly performing a routine patrol in Broadview, a suburb of Chicago, when the alleged assault occurred.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses told police that the shooting occurred after two parties apparently disagreed about exchanging car insurance information following a minor accident.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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What happened next, according to first responders, Jasper's aunt Amber Rosen, churchgoers, hospital officials and family members of those impacted, is a blur of violence and terror with the pop-pop-pop of an assault weapon and thick black smoke from fire hanging in the air.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Canes have beaten Florida and Florida State in back-to-back years; that hasn’t happened since 2001-04.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Surfaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaced. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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