surfacing

noun

sur·​fac·​ing ˈsər-fə-siŋ How to pronounce surfacing (audio)
Synonyms of surfacingnext
: material forming or used to form a surface

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The right question to ask early on is whether the rate of experimentation and the surfacing of new use cases are accelerating month over month. Aswin Saravanan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The humans would explore — surfacing hypotheses, chasing hunches, venturing into territory the data didn’t obviously support. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026 Influencers have played a role in surfacing candidates’ liabilities. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 The law calls for facilities to be equipped with proper surfacing and safety netting. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for surfacing

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surfacing was in 1861

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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfacing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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surfacing

noun
sur·​fac·​ing
: material forming or used to form a surface

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