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noun

ˈsərf

Definition of surf

as in foam

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

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Noun

Avery took the witness stand Wednesday morning, providing his first live testimony since Gonzalez was arrested in May along with her father, Florida lawyer Francisco Gonzalez, and her former boyfriend, Hawaii surf instructor Kai Cordrey. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Verb

This would give their defensemen more opportunities to surf in the offensive zone and extend puck cycles. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026 One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf

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Noun

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress ultimately reigns supreme after years of testing, thanks to its combination of body-contouring foam layers, supportive springs, and a plush Euro top cover.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Products like inflatable dams, flood barriers that attach to doors more like dog gates or even good ol’ fashioned waterproofing tapes and foams are generally fine to install.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of foam

Verb

Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

Wander down Lý Quốc Sư for one of the city's most famous bowls of phở, or browse the boutiques and cafés along Nhà Thờ Street.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead of discovering and browsing websites themselves, customers could delegate those tasks to Muse.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of browse

Verb

Animals within that zone must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
City crews have also been clearing more than 31,000 catch basins and drainage systems and inspecting and reinforcing vulnerable hillsides and burn areas, including Pacific Palisades, Bass said in a statement.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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