as in exteriors
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 emerges
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 surfaces
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The idea for the exterior dressing of this specific car was to bring the intersection of those surfaces to the fore with the juxtaposition of black lines—first taped off by hand—to provide the abstract zebra-like pattern.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Delivered during due diligence, the EAI surfaces execution risks before integration begins.
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Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
The outsole features grooves that give it great traction across a ton of surfaces, even wet floors, which is particularly useful on rainy days.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Damaged surfaces can make cooking harder and are tough to clean, not to mention chips and flakes can make their way into your food.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
That is despite widespread preferences by players for grass fields and complaints about surfaces such as the one at MetLife Stadium, where the New York Giants and Jets play and where the World Cup final will be held on July 19.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Long-term agent memory retains malicious instructions and surfaces them on every run.
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Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Rosana Rodriguez, 33rd, whose office is in contact with Martinez-Sifontes’ family, said Albany Park has recently seen fewer ICE encounters than during earlier phases of Operation Midway Blitz, but said enforcement activity still surfaces intermittently.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Also, this is the first time his angry baritone surfaces on record in its full power.
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Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
The report’s authors said this lack of financial resilience frequently surfaces as a major logistics and productivity barrier, particularly regarding transportation.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Word of mouth often surfaces hosts and regions that don’t appear prominently on booking sites — and gives you a more honest read on what to expect.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.
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Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
Noun
If a sensitive topic surfaces, state your needs and invite theirs while keeping the tone steady and respectful.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Paul walks the cavern’s polished concrete floor, absorbs its hum, grazes its plastic surfaces with his fingertips.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The idea for the exterior dressing of this specific car was to bring the intersection of those surfaces to the fore with the juxtaposition of black lines—first taped off by hand—to provide the abstract zebra-like pattern.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Delivered during due diligence, the EAI surfaces execution risks before integration begins.
—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
The outsole features grooves that give it great traction across a ton of surfaces, even wet floors, which is particularly useful on rainy days.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Damaged surfaces can make cooking harder and are tough to clean, not to mention chips and flakes can make their way into your food.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
That is despite widespread preferences by players for grass fields and complaints about surfaces such as the one at MetLife Stadium, where the New York Giants and Jets play and where the World Cup final will be held on July 19.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
BioShocking nonetheless surfaces yet another way to defeat guardrails designed to keep LLMs from going off the rails.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Long-term agent memory retains malicious instructions and surfaces them on every run.
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Janakiram Msv,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Rosana Rodriguez, 33rd, whose office is in contact with Martinez-Sifontes’ family, said Albany Park has recently seen fewer ICE encounters than during earlier phases of Operation Midway Blitz, but said enforcement activity still surfaces intermittently.
—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Also, this is the first time his angry baritone surfaces on record in its full power.
—
Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
The report’s authors said this lack of financial resilience frequently surfaces as a major logistics and productivity barrier, particularly regarding transportation.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Word of mouth often surfaces hosts and regions that don’t appear prominently on booking sites — and gives you a more honest read on what to expect.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.
—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaces
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Logos plastered on the truck’s exteriors advertise its affiliation with Freedom 250, which the White House created last year to organize patriotic activities for the anniversary.
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According to home exteriors expert Dan Staupe, the practice is a major waste of energy.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Indeed, there is a strong case to be made that NBCUniversal is a far stronger business, and a far more synergistic partner for Netflix, than WBD, across all fronts.
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But on one of the most consequential fronts in federal policymaking, the opposite is true.
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Following such a notable increase, a crucial inquiry arises regarding what could facilitate further advancement.
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This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
Verb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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That appears to be what gave Weiser the edge to defeat Bennet in what started as an uphill battle due largely to name recognition.
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McKinney’s name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, one of 36,286 service members who were lost or never recovered during the war in the Pacific.
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