as in exterior
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 to emerge
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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as in superficial
lying on or affecting only the outer layer of something
a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent
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Recent Examples of surface
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Winters — who was so terrifying in Heroes of the Fourth Turning and who revealed a messy vulnerability behind Kerry Castellabate’s hard bangs and structured suits on Succession — is a pro at tough, slick surfaces with tangles of insecurity underneath.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
In fact, according to the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, nearly three in five homeowners upgraded their home’s exterior wall surface (58%) this past year.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
In late September, news surfaced that Qualcomm reached out to Intel about a possible takeover.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Her resilience, shaped by a complex past that’s hardened her resolve, anchors her when the community’s secrets begin to surface.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The multi-surface cleaner works with Dyson's signature de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head, a brush bar that safely captures hair and moves it along with no clogged mess.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
Clorox’s multi-surface mist does it all.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surface
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On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Also on Monday, a post-flight inspection of the exterior of a JetBlue aircraft used for a trip from Port-au-Prince to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport turned up evidence that it had been struck by a round, the airline said in a statement.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Disney’s search for the next House of Mouse leader is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has been set and potential candidates are emerging. —Rocio Fabbro and Bruce Gil contributed to this article.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sprawling cities in the South and Southwest emerged seemingly overnight, while new suburbs encircled older metropolises in the North.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shares of the company rose more than 6% Friday morning before the market opened.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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This stands in contrast to the often superficial engagements seen on mainstream platforms.Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Although more superficial aspects of his middle-eastern culture of 2,000 years ago contrast sharply with our western-capitalist society, other, deeper aspects of the two eras are eerily similar.Leslie Smith Reeves Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Analysts standing in front of a big electronic board counting votes and breaking them down state by state, county by county, in granular detail have now become an election night staple.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Raw-finish fronts were used atop IKEA cabinets: the lower units are black with brass handles while those mounted on the wall above the work area are in gray and without handles.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Fund's non-trading market risk, arising from investments in short-term United States Treasury Obligations and money market mutual funds, is not expected to be material.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most incidents reportedly occurred before 20,000 miles with more than half arising before 5,000 miles.James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Arrow’s North Star was Lost, pairing the vigilante origin story of shallow rich kid Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) with the ongoing mystery of what happened to him during a five-year struggle to survive on a desolate island.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The shallow pool of providers, coupled with too few court examiners to oversee guardians’ work, has led to neglect, exploitation and abuse.Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
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That mystery appears finally solved thanks to researchers in Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Surface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surface. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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