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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The conservative candidate, who had warned about resurging violence in Colombia, surged to first place in some polls after the June shooting. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Often, there’s a level of emotion involved in a resurging trend, which is certainly the case with paint colors right now. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 Measles, once largely eradicated in the United States, has resurged in unvaccinated communities, with outbreaks reported in states surrounding Wisconsin. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025 Militias composed of former Assad regime elements have regrouped on Syria’s coast, and the Islamic State is resurging in the east. Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025 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 2 Sep. 2025.

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