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as in emerging
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 rising
to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below
a submarine surfaced on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier
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Recent Examples of surfacing
It was captured on a mobile phone, racking up over 400,000 views after surfacing on April 9.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But fans of the dessert are also surfacing as the new commodity gains attention.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
His frenemy Cipriani precipitated that ousting, too, by first surfacing the allegation which led to his dismissal.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The writers upped the ante with the horror prose as the story went on, with other dinosaurs surfacing in Lake Michigan, finding their way to Lincoln Park, and meeting an ultimately unsuccessful defense from the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But fans of the dessert are also surfacing as the new commodity gains attention.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
His frenemy Cipriani precipitated that ousting, too, by first surfacing the allegation which led to his dismissal.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The writers upped the ante with the horror prose as the story went on, with other dinosaurs surfacing in Lake Michigan, finding their way to Lincoln Park, and meeting an ultimately unsuccessful defense from the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surfacing
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From the pale pink jeans championed by Agolde, AG, and Frame this spring to the bold pop of red denim on Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2026–2027 runway, colorful denim is emerging as a trend worth watching.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s why David Gallo’s setting, a vista of a fragile boarding house nearly consumed by the rising, sun-blotting, industrial landscape of Pittsburgh, works so effectively here.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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After a faulty cooling system was left to disrepair, rising temperatures resulted in an explosion with the equivalent force of 70-100 tons of TNT.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite higher oil prices, US shale executives are complaining that the market volatility arising from the conflict in the Middle East isn’t making their job any easier.—
David Wethe,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sticking to a regular cleaning schedule, like once or every week, also helps prevent smells from arising in the tub.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Inside, guests milled about on multiple levels where pre-dinner receptions were occurring.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Though such meetings between rulers have been happening for centuries, they have been formalized in the modern era, and contemporary state visits usually follow a predictable pattern.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Amy Beck — the mom of influencer Noah Beck — has been placed on administrative leave by her school district after a video resurfaced of her appearing to simulate oral sex with her son.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Surfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surfacing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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