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Recent Examples of surf
Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The most prominent controversy has played out 35 miles northeast of Capitola Beach, where the surf contest took place, at San Jose State University.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
David Chiu, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Last week, a 13-year-old boy fell and died while subway surfing at the Forest Avenue subway station in Queens.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
More to Read This OC surf punk was a terror on the waves and on the stage.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The most prominent controversy has played out 35 miles northeast of Capitola Beach, where the surf contest took place, at San Jose State University.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
According to police, the two girls were apparently surfing on a subway train, NBC affiliate WNBC, Fox affiliate WNYW, ABC affiliate WABC and local station WPIX reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Last week, a 13-year-old boy fell and died while subway surfing at the Forest Avenue subway station in Queens.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
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The menu features oysters with Champagne foam, shiso and uni vinegar mignonette, lobster maki with brown butter and aioli, chef's nigiri selection and honey castella cake with seasonal berries.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Their protective clothing and firefighting foams — essential for their survival — harbor per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hazardous compounds that pose devastating health risks.Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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To start, peruse a chic productivity planner or notebook from Le Papier, or perhaps a pair of designer sneakers or boots...Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This is especially evident while perusing interiors on Instagram, where the bow is most prominently displayed as a Christmas tree topper, or scattered throughout branches in big bunches like little glittering gems.Kristen Bateman, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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McClellan wants visitors to be able to pull out their phones at a site, scan a QR code, and listen to an audio guide.Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The consumer version is very easy to use, with installation taking moments and a standard scan just a few seconds.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By using the ship’s dedicated app passengers can browse products, reserve, or pre-order them ahead of their voyage or outside of opening hours.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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In April 2018, the ATF inspected a store with the same address, called Ron & Jo's Firearms & Sporting Supplies II, Inc.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bunker was inspected by the county and approved for an electrical permit in 2012, according to the St. Lucie County Building Department.Jack Randall, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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