resurge

verb

re·​surge ri-ˈsərj How to pronounce resurge (audio)
resurged; resurging

intransitive verb

: to undergo a resurgence

Examples of resurge in a Sentence

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And every December, the song resurges in popularity, often climbing back to the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Nov. 2024 With legacy brands like Ed Hardy resurging through the platform and newer brands such as Private Policy NY, TOMBOGO, BruceGlen, Theophilio powered by Worldnet, Head of State, RIO World, and Sergio Hudson finding support, LAFW is gaining momentum. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Thanks to labels like Versace, Balmain and Bottega Veneta, red has resurged as a major color trend for fall. Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024 Jenner’s Mugler moment was just the latest example of a resurging tendency for underwear as outerwear. Leah Dolan, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for resurge 

Word History

Etymology

Latin resurgere

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resurge was in 1575

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“Resurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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