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as in emerging
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 rising
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier
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Recent Examples of surfacing
The plane crashed into the 109-story CITIC Tower in China's capital city on Friday, June 26, sending members of the public fleeing as debris rained down from the sky, as seen in videos surfacing online.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Influencers played a mayor role in surfacing the allegations against Swalwell and were heavily involved in boosting both Steyer and Becerra.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
These include assessments of propulsion and power generation systems, maneuverability, diving and surfacing performance, navigation and communication systems, sonar and sensor performance, weapons integration, and overall seaworthiness.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Questions are already surfacing about the effectiveness of the tandem.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Influencers played a mayor role in surfacing the allegations against Swalwell and were heavily involved in boosting both Steyer and Becerra.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for surfacing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfacing
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For budget-conscious attendees, new opportunities are emerging.
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Moffett doesn’t see any obvious M&A deals emerging from the separation of Comcast and NBCU.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Practices are seeing rising amputations, and hospitalizations are surging.
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For leadership teams worldwide, this requires striking a careful balance between responding to immediate disruption and seizing arising opportunities to bolster growth.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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But meetings as close as this one are quite rare, occurring on average once about every 40 years.
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These contain a naturally occurring bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), says Markowski.
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfacing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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