surfacing

American

[sur-fuh-sing] / ˈsɜr fə sɪŋ /

noun

the action or process of giving a finished surface to something.
the material with which something is surfaced.
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

In Surfacing, the poet and writer Kathleen Jamie explores this liminal space.

From Nature • Sep. 15, 2019

Stephen Hiltner is a reporter and photographer for the Surfacing column.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2018

Surfacing, they swam about for the sheer joy of swimming, then dived again.

From Swamp Cat by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

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