Synonyms for
Surfaced
Definition
to rise to the surface or come out of hiding; to become known or visible
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- surfaced from the water
- surfaced to the top
- surfaced in the news
- surfaced again
- surfaced unexpectedly
- surfaced for air
- surfaced from hiding
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Usage note
Primarily used to describe something coming up from beneath a liquid or from a state of being hidden. Can also refer to the emergence of information or feelings.
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Example sentences
- The submarine surfaced after completing its mission.
- The truth about the scandal eventually surfaced.
- The turtle surfaced to take a breath of air.
- The old memories surfaced when she visited her childhood home.
- The diver surfaced with a big smile on his face.
Quotes
We all have a dark side. Most of us go through life avoiding direct confrontation with that aspect of ourselves, which I call the shadow self. There’s a reason why. It carries a great deal of energy. In the end, though, hiding from it is not possible. The shadow eventually surfaces, and when it does, it can be terrifying. - Lorraine Toussaint
The truth will eventually surface. It’s just a matter of time. - Unknown
When you’re dealing with the devil, the devil eventually surfaces. - Robert Stone