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as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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verb

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Recent Examples of surf
Noun
Photo : Cabo Real Surf Club The entrance to the surf club. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 However, the high surf advisory issued by the NWS office in Los Angeles will remain in place until 4 p.m. PT on Thursday. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
And Lage said Moana struggling to learn to sail in her quest echoes Bucky’s struggle to learn to surf for his. Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025 Maybe the panda should look worried, since it isn’t used to surfing. John P. Nelson, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
  • The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The two men had already peeled off the vinyl siding and cut out the foam board in that area, revealing evidence of animal chewing.
    Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Passenger Seat Records is the perfect place to peruse records while listening to a DJ practice their setlist.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Then, keep scrolling to peruse these sneakers in more colors.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.
    Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In October 2024, 88% of the arrow keys were not scanned for at Sacramento’s Main Post Office.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Casual activities like browsing the web, shopping, and scrolling social media feeds didn't pose a problem.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • For Temu, Eurofins Assurance will inspect merchandise including apparel, textiles and jewelry and outdoor furniture, among other categories.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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