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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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A decent sum, perhaps, on the surface of it.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Although subtle, these processes play an important role in shaping the planet's surface and atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It says this could "uncover new discoveries and a more nuanced appreciation for the features on the surface of the Moon."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The water swirled as a larger fish broke the surface, chasing the school of fish ahead of it.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff