surfacing

noun

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

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His troubles have escalated with over 120 individuals, including men, women, and minors, accusing him – with more surfacing every day. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Later, Edward hints that a vampire could easily swim all the way to Japan without surfacing. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024 One dive in 2022 ended with a mysterious loud bang and cracking noise upon surfacing. Mark Harris, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024 The new facility will be 20,000 square feet with seven indoor courts, high-quality outdoor-style surfacing, a full pro shop and a private event space, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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surfacing

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

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