surfacing

[ sur-fuh-sing ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of surfacing¹

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

Example Sentences

There’s no evidence that any of the recipients responded, officials said, preventing the hacked information from surfacing in the final months of the closely contested election.

From BBC

It was dry season so the water was low, fish were rotting with flies, and human feces and garbage were surfacing.

From Los Angeles Times

We have asked the Israeli military why it is surfacing the road now but have not received a response.

From BBC

She held up a sample of its quartz surfacing material to the jury, telling them it was safe.

From Los Angeles Times

But mother whale glides on, surfacing on the other side of us with a blow.

From BBC

Related Words

• appear
• arise
• come up
• crop up
• emerge
• flare up
• materialize