surfs 1 of 2

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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surfs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of surf
as in peruses

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  1. foams
  2. peruses
  3. browses
  4. scans
  5. inspects
Noun
  • Sanders and his roster of talented bartenders were serving cocktails with peach and dill foams and Thai chili garnishes, and attracting curious customers who traveled from all over the metro area just to get a seat at one of these intimate bars.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As On executives focus on innovation to drive the business forward, the Swiss running company is bringing to market its latest advancement in foams.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of foams
Verb
  • As the two older girls dig through bins and happily run around with their shopping bags, their stepmom peruses the shelves with her 4-year-old, Galya.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Crook peruses the crowds, picking his moments carefully.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of peruses
Verb
  • Amazon has its own agentic AI option called Buy for Me, which browses suppliers and buys through Amazon on a customer's behalf.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • However, revenue per shopper collapses because nobody browses on the way out.
    — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of browses
Verb
  • Also missing is network security software that scans for malware and other network security threats.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scans
Verb
  • 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
Definition of inspects
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“Surfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfs. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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