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surfacing

American  
[sur-fuh-sing] / ˈsɜr fə sɪŋ /

noun

  1. the action or process of giving a finished surface to something.

  2. the material with which something is surfaced.

  3. the act or an instance of rising to the surface of a body of water.

Etymology

Origin of surfacing

First recorded in 1855–60; surface + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The move is aimed at streamlining the pre-dispute process and prevent disputes by surfacing transaction details, improve confidence in dispute resolution outcomes, and unify dispute workflows into a centralized platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The route has now been designated England's newest National Trail following a £5.5m upgrade improving surfacing, signage and accessibility.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“The rotation to more value-centric securities, already under way for the past months, is amplified by this latest event risk surfacing from the Middle East.”

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

When researchers look for related work to cite, Bing Chat -- described as the first widely adopted AI powered search tool -- performed better at surfacing newer papers and relevant books than traditional search tools.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

Håkon was still on the stairs, peering up like a surfacing vodyanoi.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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