Float up
Surface
Surface verb - To come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The better question is why the house doesn't float up to the surface, seeing as ice floats in water.
Source: Instant Ice, Just Add Cold -
Mega Man ZX has the main characters, when in their 'base' forms (without Biometal) float up to the surface of the water.
Source: Walk, Don't Swim -
Improbable Weapon User: The anti-aircraft weapon, when used in the water, allows you to fire out balloons that float up to the surface and explode on contact.
Source: Video Game / In the Hunt
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