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
Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Take a look inside The massive, 123-acre development includes 17 outdoor playing surfaces, 13 regulation natural grass fields, two artificial turf fields and two sand pitches for beach soccer.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 May 2026
While some developers have become more creative, the typical condominium unit configuration is a box of airspace surrounded by the unfinished surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The process of scraping food, touching the sink and other surfaces will leave your hands needing a proper wash as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Let what surfaces settle before making your next move.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Just be sure to avoid using vinegar on natural stone surfaces, as the acidity can cause damage.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than pulling from a generic product database, Shopping mode surfaces ideas from creators and communities already active on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Such institutional prejudice often surfaces, in ways both brazen and subtle, when Muslims attempt to build new places of worship or renovate existing ones.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In the later drafts, the psychological consequences were what felt important—each fantasy surfaces another warped representation of her grief.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Exposure to snow, ice and salt can weaken materials, loosen boards and create uneven surfaces.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Take a look inside The massive, 123-acre development includes 17 outdoor playing surfaces, 13 regulation natural grass fields, two artificial turf fields and two sand pitches for beach soccer.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 May 2026
While some developers have become more creative, the typical condominium unit configuration is a box of airspace surrounded by the unfinished surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The process of scraping food, touching the sink and other surfaces will leave your hands needing a proper wash as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Let what surfaces settle before making your next move.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Just be sure to avoid using vinegar on natural stone surfaces, as the acidity can cause damage.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Verb
As a result, Scentbird surfaces both familiar favorites and new niche discoveries in a way that feels intuitive, relevant and continuously curated, driving deeper engagement and long-term loyalty.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than pulling from a generic product database, Shopping mode surfaces ideas from creators and communities already active on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Such institutional prejudice often surfaces, in ways both brazen and subtle, when Muslims attempt to build new places of worship or renovate existing ones.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In the later drafts, the psychological consequences were what felt important—each fantasy surfaces another warped representation of her grief.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaces
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Shades of Green Sara McDaniel, designer, renovator, and creator of Simply Southern Cottage, says shades of green will be taking home exteriors by storm in 2026.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The collection of four 200-year-old houses that comprise the property are charming with their wooden porches and shingled exteriors, keeping the right amount of familiarity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Amid a plethora of global market forces, sometimes an unlikely trend emerges.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history emerges, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The move comes as electricity demand in the country’s mining region rises faster than supply, with miners building metal processing plants to satisfy local policymakers’ desire to keep some of the value chain in the country.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Mayfadoun, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 6, 2026.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Board of Supervisors needs to fight on multiple fronts.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Google says improvements are coming on both fronts.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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However, Microsoft is pushing back on the report, saying the threat only arises if a hacker has control over the user’s PC, which could occur through a malware infection.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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From my experience working in disaster response and coordinated operations, an effective response is built before an incident occurs.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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All the statute requires is that DHS solicit and receive other agencies' views; Congress left the Executive Branch to resolve how that process happens and how much detail other agencies provide.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, voters are left to question whether the outcome of an election reflects their voice or the lines that were drawn around it.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stabbing of two men in a Jewish neighborhood in London appears to be the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks in the United Kingdom since the beginning of the American-Israeli war against Iran, in late February.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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After months of allowing customers to openly carry guns in its Florida stores, Publix appears to have changed its policy.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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“Surfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaces. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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