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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According to the weightings for the consumer price index, energy spending represents on average of just 6% of expenditures, much less than food (13%) or shelter (37%).
Inflation, dormant for decades, resurfaced in early 2021 as the economy recovered with unexpected strength from COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
If his recommendations are followed, with president – elect Trump giving him power with wide latitude, polio will resurface.
—Michael B. Teiger, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
According to the weightings for the consumer price index, energy spending represents on average just 6% of expenditures, much less than food (13%) or shelter (37%).
Inflation, dormant for decades, resurfaced in early 2021 as the economy recovered with unexpected strength from COVID-19 lockdowns.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Social media is inundated with Family Guy memes, and a particular one involving The Godfather resurfaces occasionally.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
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Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
If his recommendations are followed, with president – elect Trump giving him power with wide latitude, polio will resurface.
—Michael B. Teiger, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
According to the weightings for the consumer price index, energy spending represents on average just 6% of expenditures, much less than food (13%) or shelter (37%).
Inflation, dormant for decades, resurfaced in early 2021 as the economy recovered with unexpected strength from COVID-19 lockdowns.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Social media is inundated with Family Guy memes, and a particular one involving The Godfather resurfaces occasionally.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Jan. 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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