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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
Multiple videos of the shooting and aftermath have surfaced.
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Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The following day, campuses in several districts across the region went into secure status after a video surfaced online containing threats against students.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But for Brody, the political strategist who surfaced the Maduro trade, the latest episode is just another example of the unfair nature of the financial system.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Current plaintiffs have sought Wexner’s deposition, arguing that his role on OSU’s board gave him important insight into the school’s handling of Strauss after allegations of his misconduct first surfaced.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The data also surfaced a few notable ironies.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The risk of the waterway being blocked had also surfaced during the flare-up between Washington and Tehran in June last year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Specific details haven’t surfaced yet, but, the investment shows confidence in the Hall of Fame’s potential to attract more visitors and boost economic impact for Charlotte.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere this season, Givenchy’s mules and pumps have surfaced across red carpets.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The following day, campuses in several districts across the region went into secure status after a video surfaced online containing threats against students.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But for Brody, the political strategist who surfaced the Maduro trade, the latest episode is just another example of the unfair nature of the financial system.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Current plaintiffs have sought Wexner’s deposition, arguing that his role on OSU’s board gave him important insight into the school’s handling of Strauss after allegations of his misconduct first surfaced.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The data also surfaced a few notable ironies.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The risk of the waterway being blocked had also surfaced during the flare-up between Washington and Tehran in June last year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Specific details haven’t surfaced yet, but, the investment shows confidence in the Hall of Fame’s potential to attract more visitors and boost economic impact for Charlotte.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere this season, Givenchy’s mules and pumps have surfaced across red carpets.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaced
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Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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After a few hours on the floor, a pattern emerged.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, speculation of their breakup arose in early 2024 when the two wiped their Instagrams of each other.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 Jan. 2026
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The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had completed three semesters of college before the incident, appeared in court on Monday and was appointed a public defender, CNN reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku, 22, was a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2025 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, including nine starts.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the avalanche occurred Friday afternoon in a remote area near Longs Pass, a popular hiking spot in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Quickly, the miracle occurred—and the engine amply fulfilled the collective dream of the men gathered on the bank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The driver that struck Riddles has not been charged with any crimes for the crash, which happened as Riddles tried to cross the road in an area that wasn't marked with a crosswalk.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Julia Roberts commanded attention from the red carpet to the stage, couples new and old stepped out for a glamorous date night and a few unexpected crossovers happened inside the venue.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Surfaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaced. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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