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noun

ˈsərf How to pronounce surf (audio)
Definition of surfnext
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

as in to peruse

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Recent Examples of surf
Noun
Schnabel navigates images of violent waters as crashing waves in both Basquiat and Dante, where Gal Godot’s Venus-in-a-clamshell character is swept under the surf. — A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026 Travelers come for its open hills, quiet beaches, striking lagoons, amazing surf breaks, and traditional villages. — Jarrod Hobson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 The company is surfing one of the most intense demand waves in the technology sector, but their primary approach is to enhance the density of their hard drives rather than increasing their production quantity. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
  1. foam
  2. peruse
  3. scan
  4. browse
  5. inspect
Noun
  • Joining its existing lineup, McDonald's will also offer a new Diet Coke Vanilla Swirl topped with cold foam and an Orange Dream with Fanta.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jimmy rubbed beer foam off his mustache, and Kath thought of the drunken Norwegian boatman who sank Fanny’s ship.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of foam
Verb
  • So, without further ado, keep reading to peruse 15 brown balayage hair ideas for fall.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There are even more Salomons and lookalikes to peruse including a waterproof pair from Hunter that’s 66 percent off and a Columbia style that’s ideal for wide-foot buyers.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of peruse
Verb
  • Social Security uses technology to scan disability applications for conditions on the compassionate allowances list, and those applications often receive approval within days, according to one law firm.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of scan
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  • For LeoList, these trends reinforce the importance of localized, searchable, French-language classifieds experiences that reflect how Quebec users already browse, compare and respond to listings online.
    — Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The company claims a 20 percent boost in power efficiency, along with 25 percent faster browsing and 15 percent faster app loading.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of browse
Verb
  • Jesús Méndez, his supervisor, inspected the boxes before they were loaded onto a truck with the tracking details.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As a general industry guideline, tires should be inspected carefully after five years in service for hardening, cracks, cuts and flat spots.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
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