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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However, one common question that frequently resurfaces is whether to vacuum or dust first.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Still, tensions between the two leaders are almost certain to resurface, given their deep policy disagreements, particularly over immigration.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
There were also concerns in 2025 that have gone unaddressed and that will likely resurface in 2026, including the rise of long-term borrowing costs across the globe and persistently large government deficits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Still, tensions between the two leaders are almost certain to resurface, given their deep policy disagreements, particularly over immigration.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Still, tensions between the two leaders are almost certain to resurface, given their deep policy disagreements, particularly over immigration.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
There were also concerns in 2025 that have gone unaddressed and that will likely resurface in 2026, including the rise of long-term borrowing costs across the globe and persistently large government deficits.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Still, tensions between the two leaders are almost certain to resurface, given their deep policy disagreements, particularly over immigration.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
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 7 Jan. 2026.
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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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