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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
Several reports have surfaced about the exclusive guest list and strict rules for attendees, including claims that some guests are not allowed to bring a plus one.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
That detail places the search of employee communications squarely in the weeks after internal misconduct allegations surfaced — and before the executive council ousted Newton Jones from his post.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
In May 2026, photos surfaced of Affleck and Garner seemingly accompanying Violet to a medical office.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Such details paint a more vivid picture of what led to Busch’s death last week and aligns with what has surfaced to date.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
And once again, the same internal friction surfaced.
—Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial, where allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Since the video surfaced, Lytvynchuk has faced death threats and doxing, including receiving a package at his home containing what appeared to be feces, Breiner said.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
By then, however, stories had surfaced of foreign tourists being detained for weeks, even months, without explanation or apparent cause.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
That detail places the search of employee communications squarely in the weeks after internal misconduct allegations surfaced — and before the executive council ousted Newton Jones from his post.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
In May 2026, photos surfaced of Affleck and Garner seemingly accompanying Violet to a medical office.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Such details paint a more vivid picture of what led to Busch’s death last week and aligns with what has surfaced to date.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
And once again, the same internal friction surfaced.
—Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The two-term attorney general was acquitted on corruption charges in a 2023 impeachment trial, where allegations of extramarital affairs surfaced.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Since the video surfaced, Lytvynchuk has faced death threats and doxing, including receiving a package at his home containing what appeared to be feces, Breiner said.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
By then, however, stories had surfaced of foreign tourists being detained for weeks, even months, without explanation or apparent cause.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaced
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Yet signs of progress emerged in January, when Orrick lauded Lee and her decision to install the city’s former inspector general, Michelle Phillips, as an official in the department’s top ranks who reports directly to the mayor.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The implantable pacemaker emerged in the late 1950s after engineers and surgeons developed a device capable of electrically regulating irregular heartbeats from inside the body.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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But serious questions about the House bill quickly arose.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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As questions arose, Diaz-Rosillo revealed to Peruvian media that Fujimori was paid $45,000 for a full year of work.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Breakker stepped up as a tag team champion in Paul’s place but the turmoil in the stable appeared to affect the outcome of the match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And markets appeared to agree, as optimism over tech prospects eclipsed geopolitical concerns.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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While first responders were en route to the scene, a gas explosion occurred, and the incident was upgraded to a structure fire.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Firefighters were responding to a report of a gas leak when an explosion occurred at the apartment complex, according to Dallas Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The incident happened during a peaceful ceasefire rally outside the South San Francisco Public Library on April 10, 2024, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The shooting happened on a playground at Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street next to Templeton Elementary School in the Upton community.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Surfaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaced. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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