as in exteriors
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 emerges
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfaces
Noun
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The pristine exteriors of affluent suburbs can belie an uglier truth behind closed doors.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Both the interiors and exteriors boast a rustic and whimsical charm, thanks to textured stone walls, emerald tiles and plenty of cozy furnishings.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the spring, around April and May, Northeast Ohio slowly emerges from winter with bright blooms and verdant forests.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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This dynamic creates a major economic risk and with the pace at which AI progresses, the more likely that a winner-takes-all market emerges, as per Stiglitz.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The confusion likely arises from the closure of 5 permanent remote hearing sites (PRSs)—single rooms within field sites used for hearings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But nothing compares to the infectious jubilation that occurs during the four-day celebration of Cup Match at the end of July and early August.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Surfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaces. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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