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
Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Think of the generic, smooth plastic surfaces found in many cars.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
There are certain surfaces and materials that can be damaged by dish soap and instead require special care.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
This level of cleaning is most important to do when someone is ill or when surfaces may be contaminated with disease-causing pathogens.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Tang typically focuses on the biophysics of bacteria, and how the organisms function and grow on wet surfaces.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Use expired laundry detergent as a soak agent to deep-clean oven racks, bathtubs, concrete, and other outdoor surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Zakhidova said the virus spreads through direct contact with an infected person, contaminated food or water, and contaminated surfaces.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
After the game, Durant acknowledged the heightened physicality and intensity that typically surfaces as the season progresses.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The tracker pings location data whenever the shark surfaces, revealing the animal’s movements and migration patterns.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Military chronographs in particular played a role in his early thinking about watches—something that surfaces, albeit subtly, in the tactical, all-black aesthetic of the Big Bang.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
That honor belonged to a White, bespectacled Wall Street banker named James Truslow Adams, whose name rarely surfaces when King’s greatest speech is cited.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
In some firms observers are now paired with technology that surfaces early warning signals, but without clear escalation protocols these systems can generate noise rather than action.
—Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Orchestrator then surfaces its insights to Joule, so the human operator can make decisions on issues in natural language.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Elevated surfaces such as trees and bridges are most at risk, while roadways may see some impacts depending on how quickly temperatures drop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Think of the generic, smooth plastic surfaces found in many cars.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
There are certain surfaces and materials that can be damaged by dish soap and instead require special care.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
This produces a beautiful floating impression and removes the aerodynamic drag brought on by revolving wheel surfaces.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
This level of cleaning is most important to do when someone is ill or when surfaces may be contaminated with disease-causing pathogens.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Tang typically focuses on the biophysics of bacteria, and how the organisms function and grow on wet surfaces.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Use expired laundry detergent as a soak agent to deep-clean oven racks, bathtubs, concrete, and other outdoor surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Zakhidova said the virus spreads through direct contact with an infected person, contaminated food or water, and contaminated surfaces.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
According to Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health, this moment often surfaces realities that were easy to ignore during the parenting years.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
After the game, Durant acknowledged the heightened physicality and intensity that typically surfaces as the season progresses.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The tracker pings location data whenever the shark surfaces, revealing the animal’s movements and migration patterns.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Military chronographs in particular played a role in his early thinking about watches—something that surfaces, albeit subtly, in the tactical, all-black aesthetic of the Big Bang.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
That honor belonged to a White, bespectacled Wall Street banker named James Truslow Adams, whose name rarely surfaces when King’s greatest speech is cited.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
In some firms observers are now paired with technology that surfaces early warning signals, but without clear escalation protocols these systems can generate noise rather than action.
—Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Orchestrator then surfaces its insights to Joule, so the human operator can make decisions on issues in natural language.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaces
Noun
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The wide space exteriors and spaceship shots were entirely digital and beautifully done by ILM.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to spot-cleaning any stains or scuff marks on the exteriors of purses, backpacks, or luggage, double-check the interiors.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another plant that should be cut back in late fall is this plant, which emerges in spring and grows rapidly.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In reality, policymakers decide whether revenue rises faster than assessments, slower than assessments, or not at all.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the Greens’ victory means Labour is now fighting on two fronts.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Red Raiders’ offensive line struggled at times against elite defensive fronts, especially in their CFP loss to Oregon.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But here’s where a chunk of the controversy arises.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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On average, people take about 25 minutes to refocus on a work task after a distraction arises, Mark said.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun but is too far from Earth to fully hide the sun.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices typically spike more than 70% when regime change occurs in major crude producers, Kaneva said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And because Mary Lavin is working with the short story rather than the novel, what happens in her fiction must have the noise of delicacy and then a fierce or piercing after-effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sure, statement handbags, oversized sunglasses, and bold accessories grab attention–but the magic often happens in the details most people overlook.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burgum appears to have been saddled with the task of making coal-burning and its dismal emissions look just as good.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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All of it collides Tuesday, when a field of more than a dozen contenders appears on the same ballot in a free-for-all to succeed Greene that is only the first step in what could become a five-election slog to claim the seat.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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