as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the surface of just about everything in the kitchen was covered with soot after we put the grease fire out
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as in to emerge
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
no information regarding the stolen car has surfaced since the police found it abandoned on a country road
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as in superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something
a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent
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Recent Examples of surface
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Touching infested water, even just a splash, can risk infection, as microscopic larvae swimming along the surface are able to wriggle through skin.
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William McCarthy,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The Panthers’ pivot to Markstrom surfaced after talks with starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stalled.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
Spray the multi-surface cleaner onto a damp cloth.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is officially over, and now more details are beginning to surface.
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Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Touching infested water, even just a splash, can risk infection, as microscopic larvae swimming along the surface are able to wriggle through skin.
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William McCarthy,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Verb
Her husband is jubilant at her return, but her friend Cee reacts very differently, and old grievances surface as the true price of Helen’s departure comes into focus.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The Panthers’ pivot to Markstrom surfaced after talks with starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stalled.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Adjective
Audiences Were Never in One Place The shift toward multi-surface creation isn’t just happening on the creator side.
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Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
Spray the multi-surface cleaner onto a damp cloth.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surface
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Save big and add a sophisticated touch to your home’s exteriors with up to 30% off during Design Within Reach’s Fourth of July sale.
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Use the soap and vinegar solution to scrub the exterior of the trash can and rinse.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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Context that lacks acknowledgment comes across as defensive, and acknowledgment that lacks context comes across superficial.
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At the most superficial level, the DSA influx has associated Democrats with a series of kooky beliefs and statements.
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The same gateway sits in front of Model Context Protocol servers, the standard way agents now discover and call tools.
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Europeans will also be keen to put on a unified front publicly, particularly over defense spending, according to Franke.
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Many issues will arise, and an HITL is a critical and necessary step in the AI coding process.
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While saying goodbye to its original Idaho store may have been difficult, married owners Ashley Ferguson and David Aboud previously told the Idaho Statesman that the move came after issues arose with the property owner.
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With a capacity of 45 passengers, the mésoscaphe, a submarine for shallow to mid-range depths, made more than a thousand dives that summer, ferrying 33,000 ordinary people into the lake’s depths.
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Also called Eastern poplar, they’re related to willow trees, and their shallow roots can easily uproot sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and septic systems.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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“Surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surface. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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