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

Slip resistant surfaces can do the same, especially in bathrooms and on decks where bare feet meet wet flooring. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

This combination enables more precise foot placement, improved balance, and smoother movement across challenging surfaces. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

The rubble could then come together, forming Neptune's inner moons, with the clay minerals exposed on their surfaces. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The plantar surfaces of the boy’s feet showed evidence of prolonged walking over a long distance, consistent with making a pilgrimage to a sacrificial site. — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

The glasses were described as a mix of other AI glasses and VR headsets, offering tech such as directions, AI assistance, the ability to stream content and overlay interactive lessons onto surfaces. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Removing And Preventing Yellowing Of White Cabinets Sunlight and heat can cause some white surfaces to turn yellow after years of exposure. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

There was something similar last year, when Norris’s driving style would excel in lower-grip conditions, and Piastri would then enjoy the upper hand on higher-grip track surfaces thanks to his smoother approach. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Verb

Consistency turns individual relationships into a community that exchanges honest advice, surfaces opportunities and helps its members navigate growth. — C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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

Turnquist has little patience for the reserve-currency displacement narrative that surfaces every time the dollar sells off. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 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