surf
noun
the swell of the sea that breaks upon a shore or upon shoals.
have surfed
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present perfectof surf.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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I must have made a face because he added, “We’re all adults. You should have surfed with us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
“I have surfed my whole life. It’s super fun,” Ms Flower explains.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2024
While Steudtner’s ride is now authenticated by Guinness World Records, there are others who’ve claimed to have surfed even bigger waves.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022
The out-of-control fires are pouring large quantities of smoke into the atmosphere that have surfed the jet stream eastward.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
Some well-known American pros have surfed Waco and said it’s great fun—mainly as a ramp for throwing airs.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 10, 2018
