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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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History lovers should take time to explore the grounds and peruse the adjacent museum before taking the 45-minute drive into the mountains to visit the mission at San Javier.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The intergenerational perseverance and creativity centered throughout Fotos yield stronger performances; even when perusing familiar turf, the music moves in a spirit of veneration of innovators and fertile exchange of ideas among today’s luminaries.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Amazon has also been identified as a potential buyer, with experts pointing to TikTok and Amazon’s deepening ties, such as the announcement of a partnership this year allowing users to browse and purchase products from Amazon on TikTok.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
19 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,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Northwest Naturals was last inspected in March, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and had no violations.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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If no marker appears at the address, the property has not yet been inspected.—
Yoonserk Pyun,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Surf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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