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surfed

verb

past tense of surf

as in scanned

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Recent Examples of surfed Kahanamoku first surfed Corona del Mar in 1914, before the surf break was destroyed by jetties in the ’30s, and became friends with the Vultee family, which had a home on the bluffs. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

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Instead, a camera from Clear, the facial recognition company, scanned my face and the gate opened.

— Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton.

— PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Anyone familiar with the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic voter-registration numbers or who perused some of the better polls before the primary would not be the slightest bit surprised by this result.

— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 June 2026

Definition of perused

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The rough texture of the leaves is a plus because the plant is rarely browsed by deer or eaten by rabbits.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Makeup categories followed farther inside, while Korean snacks, supplements and wellness products were positioned toward the back — which many shoppers browsed while waiting in the checkout line.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

Definition of browsed

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One noticed a different hospice in a location recently inspected.

— Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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