1
as in emerging
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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2
as in rising
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier
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Recent Examples of surfacing
Similar to her character, who battled with alcoholism and emotional issues, the Pennsylvania native's internal struggles slowly began surfacing publicly.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, this requires surfacing or operating at shallow depths, using a snorkel system that draws in air and vents exhaust gases while the diesel generators are running.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the Guthrie situation, darker flashes of geopolitical tension kept surfacing throughout the broadcast like intrusive thoughts.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Similar concerns are already surfacing in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, this requires surfacing or operating at shallow depths, using a snorkel system that draws in air and vents exhaust gases while the diesel generators are running.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond the Guthrie situation, darker flashes of geopolitical tension kept surfacing throughout the broadcast like intrusive thoughts.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Similar concerns are already surfacing in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfacing
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As silicon scaling slows and energy costs climb, multiple alternative computing paradigms are emerging in parallel.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although there has been some animal and human research on artificial food dyes, funding for more is insufficient, and there’s even less for the study of emerging alternatives, experts told CNN in May — so whether natural dyes could have any effect on human health isn’t clear.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now firmly established as both a premier service destination and a rising industry hub, Morocco is looking outward, fielding major delegations at platforms such as Venice Production Bridge and this year’s EFM to connect a new generation of filmmakers directly to the global market.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Healthcare, arising healthcare costs, the farming industry struggling, food and housing continuing to be out of reach for many.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The doctor tells you that your daughter has pneumonia, a complication arising in roughly 6 percent of measles cases, though some researchers suspect that the actual rate may be higher.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through his work, students and learners can see timing, magnetic interaction, and feedback control happening in real time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfacing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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