: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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Her hobbies include diving and surfing.
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An Olympic freeride event will inherently face some of the same challenges as Olympic surfing events, namely that organizers and NBC can’t commit to the event being held on one specific day due to numerous factors like weather, safety and, in the case of freeriding, snowfall.
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Wellness offerings include yoga, hiking, and surfing lessons.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
Some local students have the privilege of competing for their high schools in sailing and surfing, water sports that could only be possible close to waterfront, beach or coastal environments.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart, North America’s first private Endless Surf wave basin promises a next-generation surfing experience, complemented by a wealth of luxury amenities designed for adventure-seekers and wellness enthusiasts alike.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Wellness offerings include yoga, hiking, and surfing lessons.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
Some local students have the privilege of competing for their high schools in sailing and surfing, water sports that could only be possible close to waterfront, beach or coastal environments.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart, North America’s first private Endless Surf wave basin promises a next-generation surfing experience, complemented by a wealth of luxury amenities designed for adventure-seekers and wellness enthusiasts alike.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Surfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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surfing
noun
surf·ing
ˈsər-fiŋ 
: the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
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