as in to peruse
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Recent Examples of surf
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Swimmers and beachgoers also could be at risk of injury, as the surf hit 40 feet in some places.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For Mangione, the condition seems to have prevented him from surfing and disrupted his romantic life, leaving him unable to be physically intimate, according to Martin
Many people with spondylolisthesis treat their back pain with painkillers, steroid injections and physiotherapy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Authorities are now working to determine any potential connection between the remains and two men who went missing early Tuesday while fishing in rough surf off the shoreline.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Swimmers and beachgoers also could be at risk of injury, as the surf hit 40 feet in some places.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
And along with Walmart, the discount retailer has successfully surfed the inflation wave this year as price conscious consumers have turned to cheaper options in order to manage their household costs.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For Mangione, the condition seems to have prevented him from surfing and disrupted his romantic life, leaving him unable to be physically intimate, according to Martin
Many people with spondylolisthesis treat their back pain with painkillers, steroid injections and physiotherapy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
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Forever chemicals have been widely used for decades in firefighting foam and to make products such as nonstick cookware, stain-repellent carpets, waterproof jackets and fast-food wrappers that repel oil and grease.Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s still designed for safety with multi-density foam lining the inside.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Laurel’s downtown is just steps from its 1913 train station, enabling passengers to step off the train and immediately peruse its downtown shops for dapper clothing or vintage furniture.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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One TikTok, featuring Finn perusing the gifts with pure joy, went viral, garnering 3.8 million views.Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Year after year, food remains one of the biggest expenses, prompting people to research places, scan through tens of reviews, and seek friends’ and family’s recommendations before eating out.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Fisher scanned through hundreds of listings online and visited nine.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Be sure to check out Lululemon’s New Year Scores page for more stellar finds, and browse our top picks below.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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When Athearn describes the process of constructing a trail, my brain breaks a little—the scouting and inspecting and permitting and staging and building and maintaining.Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 2 Jan. 2025
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Owners are advised to inspect and tighten the clamps before driving until the repair is completed.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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