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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
  • Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 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
  • Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • During this evaluation, a specialist inspects the home’s exterior — including the roof, vents, siding, and surrounding vegetation — to identify vulnerabilities, particularly for ember ignition, and suggests mitigation measures.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Max Wilcox, the owner, said Frosty Club inspects its flower before shipping it overnight directly to retailers.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Surfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfs. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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