outcrops

verb

present tense third-person singular of outcrop
as in surfaces

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  1. surfaces
  2. emerges
  3. issues
  4. rises
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  • The stronger model is one in which AI narrows the decision space, surfaces relevant signals and explains why an action is being recommended.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When a location's performance shifts, the data surfaces it in time to act.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of surfaces
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  • Naturally, when a legend like Dion emerges, a huge crowd of fans will form.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
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  • Student growth The state issues a letter grade to each school on an A through F scale, and while 80% of the grade is based purely on test scores, about 20% of the calculation is based on students’ year-over-year improvement.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The nation's growing federal debt -- which topped $40 trillion for the first time last month -- is expected to push up interest rates as the government issues ever-larger numbers of Treasury bonds in an effort to fund federal spending.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of issues
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  • Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
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“Outcrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcrops. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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