surfacing

verb

Definition of surfacingnext
present participle of surface
1
as in emerging
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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Relevance
2
as in rising
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfacing
  1. emerging
  2. rising
  3. arising
  4. occurring
  5. happening
  6. appearing
Verb
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some more recently emerging brands have built thriving businesses by appealing directly to this fashion-loving yet financially cautious customer.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rising
Verb
  • There are many unpleasant things to not miss about the monoculture of our increasingly distant past — but coalescing around a unified interest, and the feeling of togetherness arising from that act, is not one of them.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The delay is primarily due to issues arising from the damage to the heat shield of the uncrewed Orion capsule that flew in 2022 on the Artemis I mission.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of arising
Verb
  • Can't Stop Change is currently available to book for community and educational screenings occurring February 2025 and beyond.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of occurring
Verb
  • Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion’s acquisition of InfoWars isn’t happening — at least for now.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of happening
Verb
  • Image In the surveillance video, the shooter exhibits familiarity and proficiency with the weapon, appearing to clear a jam at one point and resuming his fatal fire.
    Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Last year, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones even claimed the two were engaged while appearing on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee show, but neither Burrow nor Holzmacher ever confirmed the news.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearing
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