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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chelsea Green And Alba Fyre Michael Cole resurfaced on commentary by himself.
—
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
This repeat Best of Beauty winner continues to wow us with its lightweight formula that resurfaces with alpha-hydroxy acids and hydrates with marula and shea butters.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Smith did a year in federal prison, wrote a book about his experience, and resurfaced as a prison-reform advocate.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the frenzied coverage of Prince Harry’s tea with the king last week has resurfaced family tensions that led father and son to go almost two years without meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurface
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
This repeat Best of Beauty winner continues to wow us with its lightweight formula that resurfaces with alpha-hydroxy acids and hydrates with marula and shea butters.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Smith did a year in federal prison, wrote a book about his experience, and resurfaced as a prison-reform advocate.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the frenzied coverage of Prince Harry’s tea with the king last week has resurfaced family tensions that led father and son to go almost two years without meeting.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurface
Cite this Entry
“Resurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurface. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share