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Recent Examples of surf
Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
High surf advisories are more frequent in the winter time, when waves typically run higher, Petrucelli said.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
An Italian woman is dead after she was impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Regardless of tropical storm development, this system will bring very heavy rain, tropical storm-force winds, storm surge, and high surf to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and southern Cuba over the next several days.
—Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
High surf advisories are more frequent in the winter time, when waves typically run higher, Petrucelli said.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Pogues press pause on what seems like an urgent situation to go surfing all day.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
An Italian woman is dead after she was impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
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Comfort is key with these earbuds, thanks to the foam eartips which ensure a snug fit for hours of wear without discomfort.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The big difference in my experience is the amount of heat that foam retains.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
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These days, the sales start as early as October sometimes and will continue to trickle in until the main event on November 29, giving you ample time to start perusing the discounts and get a head start on your gift list.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shopping in stores is always an option, but the most convenient way to scope the sales landscape is to peruse online.Suzy Forman, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pay-per-view payments can be made via phone after scanning a QR code that is shown onscreen.Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then Cooke and others scanned and analyzed the bone.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Travelers can browse a range of options on sites like Viator or ResortPass, which Guthrie said can be more diverse than what the cruise line offers.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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The plane was inspected and repaired overnight, according to Delta.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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However, key entities play crucial roles in inspecting, investigating, and otherwise interpreting what's been going on.Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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