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Definition of surfsnext
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

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Noun
  • When the butter foams, add the Aleppo pepper flakes and stir.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Commercial Cleaners Many commercial products are tailored for removing soap scum, including sprays and foams designed for bathtubs and shower tiles.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In an episode 4 scene, Sadie Sink's Max peruses through Vecna's memories, seeing a younger Joyce passing out flyers for the school play Oklahoma, which is a big plot point in the ST stage play.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
  • King peruses several cookbooks before settling on Richard Olney’s Lulu’s Provencal Table.
    Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Lee is in his bookstore, reading Walter Tevis’ novel The Man Who Fell to Earth, as Dale (Tim Blake Nelson) browses the shelves.
    Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • ChatGPT writes apps, plans trips and browses the web on users’ behalf.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The tool simply scans your bank account for on-time payments on things like your cell phone bill, utilities, subscriptions, rent and insurance, and adds those to your Experian credit report.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
  • One of Crossfire’s drones scans the terrain and distinguishes between a burning pile of pallets and a small fire in a bin.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Retailers often issue refunds before anyone inspects the item.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.
    The NPR Network, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Surfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfs. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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