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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Peterman sees a trend toward larger pieces on exteriors as well because today’s homes have a taller, more narrow facade.—
Jodi Gonzalez,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025 -
The windows, which take up three-quarters of the exteriors, were hung with colorful fabrics.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This outburst ejects powerful jets, seen as filaments shooting out from the binary system, forming loops and trails as the plasma emerges in streamers.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Landscape of ghost gun laws emerges No federal laws ban 3D-printed or privately made firearms.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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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Scope out other potential suppliers before any trouble arises and share this information with interested buyers to put their mind at ease.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, Alexander-Arnold does still have the license to drift inside when the opportunity arises under Slot.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Summary Low testosterone occurs naturally as people age.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Maturation occurs in casks made from Caucasian/Persian oak, Quercus macranthera.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That often happens with the college trips.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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See what happens with the awards season and then start.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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And this process appears to be well underway.—
Garrison Lovely,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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Your mother also appears in the film.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Surfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfaces. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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