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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

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Surfacing answers from across the internet, Alexa describes Apple as an “oligopoly” and cites Alphabet’s Google as violating privacy rights, according to Bloomberg News tests of the software on three devices.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Surfacing in the collections of 18th century politician and antiquarian Roger Gale in 1744, the bible's whereabouts were unknown for 240 years until it surfaced at Sotheby's Auction House in London.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022

Surfacing in the wake of an acute border crisis with Belarus over migrants, the case has commanded the attention of senior European leaders for weeks.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2021

Surfacing ranges over Jamie’s stints on archaeological digs on a Scottish archipelago and in the High Arctic; a sojourn in China; half-submerged familial memories.

From Nature • Sep. 15, 2019

Centre Screw Cutting, Surfacing and Boring Lathe here shewn, with counter shaft for power.

From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various