resurface
verb
re·sur·face
(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 
resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface skin by dermabrasion
: to come again to the surface (as of the water)
broadly
: reappear
Examples of resurface in a Sentence
A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
His resentment toward her resurfaced.
The road needs to be resurfaced.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
That’s when old habits tend to resurface—and the cycle begins again.
—Katy Gala, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
According to Rago/Wright, the work later resurfaced on eBay.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, as those original collectors begin to downsize, their figurines are starting to resurface on the market.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurface
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“Resurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurface. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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resurface
verb
re·sur·face
rē-ˈsər-fəs
1
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface the table
2
: to come again to the surface (as of water)
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