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Recent Examples of surf
Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
The Bahamas doesn’t have a ton of surf, but Eleuthera is one of the most famous spots in all of the Caribbean.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Pat Irwin, who primarily handles piano and synths but also dips into slide guitar, harmonium, and autoharp, comes from surf rock and new wave, and played with the Raybeats and the B-52’s.
—Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
The Bahamas doesn’t have a ton of surf, but Eleuthera is one of the most famous spots in all of the Caribbean.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Verb
In the meantime, Marino has zeroed in on a temporary space in Rue Bonaparte to surf the growing wave of interest the French market is showing toward Maison Jejia.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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Performing squats on a BOSU ball or foam pad can challenge balance and proprioception.—
Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
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During a recent experience, the eight mini games ranged from trivia to stacking foam blocks and from Nerf dart shooting to spinning a giant wheel for points.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Additionally, attendees have the chance to win free life jackets in a giveaway, peruse a swap meet with nautical goods, take a demonstration boat ride and check out fire boat demonstrations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Then, peruse the sustainably made surfboards at Grain Surfboards—perfect for riding the waves at Long Sands Beach.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Water refill stations are prevalent throughout the resort, and guests are provided with complimentary refillable, NFC-friendly water bottles (scan the app to keep track of refills and assess environmental impact).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Others lingered near the bar, clutching cocktails and scanning the room before finally introducing themselves to strangers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Daikoku presents an excellent venue to serve as one of the game’s hubs for Car Meets, a place where players can gather, show off their rides and browse those of other players in their session.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Here, guests can browse hula instruments, indigenous fishing tools, and pepper the super-knowledgeable staff with questions.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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This is your time to inspect the overall functionality of your fridge and to prevent any problems from occurring by cleaning out the more technical parts that keep your fridge running.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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