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noun

ˈsərf How to pronounce surf (audio)
Definition of surfnext
as in foam
a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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verb

as in to peruse

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Recent Examples of surf
Noun
Rachel’s swells are expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip-current conditions off Mexico’s coast, the NHC warned. — Fabiola Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Nolo, meanwhile, was well southwest of Hawaii and moving away from the Big Island as the weekend drew to a close, but a wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Monday morning. — Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
This would give their defensemen more opportunities to surf in the offensive zone and extend puck cycles. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026 One had to surf through it to get out, and the pint-sized fan next to me did so with a face that suggested this was the greatest experience of his life to date. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for surf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surf
  1. foam
  2. peruse
  3. scan
  4. browse
  5. inspect
Noun
  • That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, leaving a huge dent.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of foam
Verb
  • Maya and Callum, both smiling happily at each other, perused the menu.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And when you’re done with that, maybe peruse some of the many other unlikely Doom ports that Ars has covered over the years.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of peruse
Verb
  • Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities install a chip that is scanned by machines along federal highways.
    — Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of scan
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  • Housed in a 19th-century building with more than a dozen dealers, it’s packed with vintage furniture, artwork, jewelry, home decor, and the wonderfully random finds that make browsing an activity.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The collection is largely sold out (with some pieces planned for a restock), but consider this your reminder to browse the brand's bestsellers, new arrivals and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of browse
Verb
  • Authorities continued inspecting buildings, bridges, roads and essential infrastructure Saturday while working to restore access to isolated communities and determine whether additional damage had gone unreported.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Virtual maintenance training for technicians The contract also includes a Virtual Maintenance Trainer designed to help technicians learn how to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot the helicopter’s systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspect

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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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