Synonyms of surfaces

surfaces 1 of 2

noun

plural of surface

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exteriors
• fronts
• facades
• shells
• tops
• skins
• faces
• veneers
• outsides
• facings
• coverings
• appearances
• masks
• covers
• shows
• disguises
• guises
• semblances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interiors
• insides

surfaces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of surface

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emerges
• arises
• occurs
• happens
• appears
• springs (up)
• crops (up)
• materializes
• comes up
• comes
• chances
• comes out
• comes about
• goes (on)
• interferes
• transpires
• turns up
• passes
• intervenes
• shows up
• goes off
• intrudes
• falls out
• haps
• interposes

2

as in rises

to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below

a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emerges
• rises
• breaks
• broaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sinks
• drops
• founders
• dives
• plunges
• submerges
• drowns
• submerses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surfaces

Noun

Bacteria become switches The researchers used Pantoea agglomerans, a bacterium commonly found on plants and other surfaces. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

The suspension does a good job of smoothing out potholes and broken surfaces, while the relatively tall tyres fitted to 18in wheels help keep the ride composed. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Adult oysters, by contrast, attach themselves to hard surfaces for life, fusing their shells to the surface and growing in irregular clumps. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Mold Stain Remover Gel Cleaner is a heavy-duty solution designed to remove mold stains from various surfaces, including front loader washing machine seals, bathroom grout, showers, and caulk. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Hydrogen peroxide cleaners, however, do break down the tough shells of bacterial spores, lift biofilm off surfaces and work against colds and norovirus that cause digestive distress. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

The best way to protect your skin from warts and molluscum this summer is to be mindful of the surfaces and public spaces around you. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026

To lower your risk of illness, clean any surfaces that may have come into contact with these items in hot, soapy water. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tinder is making a similar bet with its Events tab, which surfaces local outings such as trivia nights, ceramic classes, and beach tennis. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Magnet Forensics unveiled Magnet AI this spring, an engine that surfaces artifacts in seconds and writes investigative summaries from the evidence. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

What reads at a casual distance as serene maternal tenderness shifts, on closer inspection, into something more ambivalent—a shade of melancholy that surfaces only when the eye lingers on Mary’s face. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

The Nike main app then automatically surfaces shoe recommendations tailored for higher-mileage runners. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Larcz is a dual-wearable system, with one device worn and one placed in the environment, that surfaces the best times for natural light each morning. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026