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Recent Examples of surfer
Last month, California surfer Kurt Van Dyke was murdered at his home near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, on Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast, during an apparent robbery.
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
For context, however, the one-in-4,200 risk of danger to anyone is higher than the chances of a single person being struck by lightning in their lifetime or of a scuba diver or surfer getting bitten by a shark.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
The role of a professional surfer wasn’t much of a stretch for 11-time world champion Kelly Slater — and neither was his character’s name, Jimmy Slade.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Brian Wilson died June 11, 2025, while drummer Dennis, the only surfer, despite the group's association with Southern California surfing culture, died after drowning in 1983.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Each was selected the surfer of the year for boys and girls, respectively, in the Sunset Surf League.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In an article published in The Orange County Register in 2022 marking the contest’s 50th anniversary, Harrison’s grandson, JP Van Swae, spoke about the iconic surfer.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways This surfer-friendly beach town is the place to learn to sail, work out on the water, or take a scenic soundside cruise.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The family of four also gave fans a glimpse into their vacation antics, posing for a second photo while hiding behind two palm trees and striking a silly surfer pose with their hands for a third.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Jen Murphy, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
For context, however, the one-in-4,200 risk of danger to anyone is higher than the chances of a single person being struck by lightning in their lifetime or of a scuba diver or surfer getting bitten by a shark.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
The role of a professional surfer wasn’t much of a stretch for 11-time world champion Kelly Slater — and neither was his character’s name, Jimmy Slade.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Brian Wilson died June 11, 2025, while drummer Dennis, the only surfer, despite the group's association with Southern California surfing culture, died after drowning in 1983.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Each was selected the surfer of the year for boys and girls, respectively, in the Sunset Surf League.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In an article published in The Orange County Register in 2022 marking the contest’s 50th anniversary, Harrison’s grandson, JP Van Swae, spoke about the iconic surfer.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways This surfer-friendly beach town is the place to learn to sail, work out on the water, or take a scenic soundside cruise.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The family of four also gave fans a glimpse into their vacation antics, posing for a second photo while hiding behind two palm trees and striking a silly surfer pose with their hands for a third.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfer
Noun
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J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Powered by a processor borrowed from a previous-generation iPhone, it's meant for people who mostly get things done in their browser and with basic productivity apps, sort of like a Chromebook.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The South Heaven Gate announcement by state media sparked a number of excited posts from Chinese netizens, including fictional stories set in a near future where the People’s Republic has a fleet of Luan Niao carriers circling the globe.—
Joe Wilkins Published Feb 4,
Futurism,
4 Feb. 2026
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After episode four, netizens have called out her behavior on the show.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Surfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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