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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If [China’s] economy continues to slow, or the Fed blinks, the expectation for a rate cut will resurface and the bond yields could fall again.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The investigation, published last year, revealed that more than 52,000 former police guns had resurfaced in robberies, domestic violence incidents, homicides, and other crimes between 2006 and 2022.
—Chris Hacker, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Two of the people were able to swim to shore, but the third person, an 18-year-old man, did not resurface, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Plus: The project includes improvements to the nearby Walnut Street Bridge, like resurfacing the roadway and a bike lane.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The investigation, published last year, revealed that more than 52,000 former police guns had resurfaced in robberies, domestic violence incidents, homicides, and other crimes between 2006 and 2022.
—Chris Hacker, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Two of the people were able to swim to shore, but the third person, an 18-year-old man, did not resurface, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Plus: The project includes improvements to the nearby Walnut Street Bridge, like resurfacing the roadway and a bike lane.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 17 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 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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