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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Naturally, with her changing diet, her interest in culinary arts bubbled to the surface.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 May 2025
Cory Turner, NPR, 23 May 2025
Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Susan Shain, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2023
The sub was fitted with six 533-millimeter torpedo tubes and carried a mix of both anti-surface and anti-submarine weapons.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 23 Dec. 2022
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Noun
The property, which backs up to a trolley stop, includes 270,000 square feet of office space, 135,000 square feet of retail space, and both surface and underground parking.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Naturally, with her changing diet, her interest in culinary arts bubbled to the surface.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 May 2025
Verb
More recently, similar fears have surfaced around Arizona's voucher program.
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—Cory Turner, NPR, 23 May 2025
Not only will people be more friendly with you, a hint of romantic potential could surface.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Adjective
In it were tablets containing concentrated hand soap as well as multi-surface, glass and bathroom cleaners — and four empty containers.
—Susan Shain, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2023
The sub was fitted with six 533-millimeter torpedo tubes and carried a mix of both anti-surface and anti-submarine weapons.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 23 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surface
Noun
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Such a bold exterior look is the result of designer Chris Bottoms at Studio De Voogt listening to the owner’s ideas.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The distinctive body is well-suited for both right- and left-handed users, but the hyper-glossy exterior is prone to smudging (though it can be easily wiped away with a microfiber cloth).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Pulliam saw the coyote emerge from the nearby woods and tried to distract it by throwing rocks, but tripped in the process.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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After resting in stainless steel, the product that emerges is a paragon of complexity.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Full look: Burberry; socks: stylist’s own Gorka Postigo The phenomenon of celebrities speaking out about current events can sometimes feel superficial, but Ramsey is quick to affirm the opposite of Pascal.—
Peyton Dix,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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Some journalists refused to use AI for anything more than superficial interview transcription, while others use it broadly, to edit text, answer research questions, summarize large bodies of science text, or search massive troves of data for salient bits of information.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
Noun
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He got patched up in France and went back to the front.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Footage from the Checkers location shows Mackey climbing out of the drive-thru window and walking to the front of the business, where the victim was, according to the affidavit.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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President Trump’s intermediary deals with China and the U.K. have done little to convince Jamie Dimon that market volatility arising out of White House tariff policy is over.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
16 May 2025
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This lack of control arises from the sense that nothing will change.—
Woodrie Burich,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Reaser’s Nora comes off as a shallow woman oblivious of her privilege, which is true but only partly so.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Verb
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What To Know Fieri appeared on Friday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience and shared his thoughts on the interview via X, formerly Twitter.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The chaos at Newark and Atlanta highlights problems that have become increasingly common, with summer travel season around the corner By A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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“Surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surface. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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