as in to peruse
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Recent Examples of surf
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Winds associated with the systems are causing higher than usual surf in Hawaii, although Wash said large waves are not out of the ordinary for this time of year in Hawaii.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The beach community of Oceanside is an excellent place to learn how to surf with a private lesson alongside the pier.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fan-favorites such as the FlowRider surf simulator, Adrenaline Peak rock-climbing wall, Lost Dunes mini-golf course and sports courts will return on the new vessel.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Winds associated with the systems are causing higher than usual surf in Hawaii, although Wash said large waves are not out of the ordinary for this time of year in Hawaii.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The beach community of Oceanside is an excellent place to learn how to surf with a private lesson alongside the pier.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
Noun
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Snow Secure uses foam mats and a geotextile covering as part of its snow-preservation system.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once dry, there’s no crunch or residue—the weightless foam gives hair instant texture and body, adding bounce and lift to each strand.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the hotel Wednesday afternoon, the main stage was still being set up as guests perused convention hall booths featuring political and media groups.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some car rental companies are using AI to scan every inch of your rental and bill you for even the smallest damage.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Refreshed from your soak, drive 45 minutes into Reykjavík and browse the town.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Head to Amazon to browse even more stylish spring fashion arrivals before word gets out.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These breeders are licensed and inspected by the USDA and typically have additional licensing and inspection requirements at the state level, as well.—
Ed Sayres,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tarrant County Public Health inspects and scores all restaurants in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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