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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

One perceived obstacle keeps surfacing in conversations at CERAWeek: the process of obtaining permits for building or expanding energy infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

When asked about the additional accusation surfacing, Stein said Busfield had volunteered to do a polygraph test and had passed it.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 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

“No,” he gasped, surfacing fast to be spilled back into reality like someone beached by the crash of a wave.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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