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noun

plural of surf

as in foams

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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verb

present tense third-person singular of surf

as in peruses

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Noun

Components such as porous meshes and foams must be manufactured at scale, incorporated into working systems, and shown to maintain their unusual corrosion resistance over long operating periods.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The lightweight formula foams up in about 30 seconds, creating a layer of tiny bubbles that gradually collapse and sink into skin—no slippery fabric or rinse required.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

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The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Emanuel Maiberg talks to an employee at the warehouse where Amazon scans and destroys books for AI training.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

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The technician inspects the problem and reports back to the provider.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Tarrant County inspects and scores all food-service establishments in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026

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