as in exterior
an outer part or layer
the surface of just about everything in the kitchen was covered with soot after we put the grease fire out
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as in to emerge
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 superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something
a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent
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Recent Examples of surface
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
A bit of clear-eyed reality, though, has to be surfaced.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Winters — who was so terrifying in Heroes of the Fourth Turning and who revealed a messy vulnerability behind Kerry Castellabate’s hard bangs and structured suits on Succession — is a pro at tough, slick surfaces with tangles of insecurity underneath.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The stakes are particularly high for OpenAI and its rivals to surface accurate information about the US election next week.
—Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
A bit of clear-eyed reality, though, has to be surfaced.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The multi-surface cleaner works with Dyson's signature de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head, a brush bar that safely captures hair and moves it along with no clogged mess.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surface
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On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Also on Monday, a post-flight inspection of the exterior of a JetBlue aircraft used for a trip from Port-au-Prince to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport turned up evidence that it had been struck by a round, the airline said in a statement.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy in September under new ownership, led by one of its lenders, Fortress Investment Group, which has initially committed $60 million to revitalize the chain.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sprawling cities in the South and Southwest emerged seemingly overnight, while new suburbs encircled older metropolises in the North.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shares of the company rose more than 6% Friday morning before the market opened.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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But simply moving roles under different titles is a superficial change that does more harm than good.Forrester, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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If the first film expressed a fervent but surface-level appreciation for the outcast-character dramas of Martin Scorsese, this second one betrays not even a superficial adoration of the Hollywood musicals of old.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Wrapping her arm around Saint, the mother of four — who shares her children with ex-husband Kanye West — stood beside North, as Chicago hugged her big sister, while Psalm stood in front of Jenner.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps the most tragic outcome of personal injuries, wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The charge is her latest criminal count that arose at the beginning of October after an altercation between her and a Center Township trustee during a public meeting.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Arrow’s North Star was Lost, pairing the vigilante origin story of shallow rich kid Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) with the ongoing mystery of what happened to him during a five-year struggle to survive on a desolate island.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The shallow pool of providers, coupled with too few court examiners to oversee guardians’ work, has led to neglect, exploitation and abuse.Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That mystery appears finally solved thanks to researchers in Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surface. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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