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

Older technologies failed if the environment shifted or the viewing angle changed, but this innovation maintains its illusion across complex surfaces and dynamic environments. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

The 1960s metal mobile bar stands in the kitchen, which also boasts clean, stainless-steel surfaces. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advises peeling fresh fruit and vegetables after washing because the parasite sits on the outer surfaces. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026

The roots can crack paving materials and cause uneven surfaces. — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Additionally, the dot pattern on the bottom prevents sliding on different surfaces. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

After cleaning the board, lightly spray the surfaces with hydrogen peroxide. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Pour Club Soda Thanks to the carbonation found in club soda, it's deemed to be another handy cleaning tool to remove fresh red wine from a variety of surfaces. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Taiwan's fire department said at least 134 people across the island were injured, some sustaining injuries while riding motorcycles or bicycles in strong winds or due to slippery road surfaces. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

Verb

This question surfaces the hidden hypothesis behind the initiative. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

BioShocking nonetheless surfaces yet another way to defeat guardrails designed to keep LLMs from going off the rails. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces. — 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