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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The work includes resurfacing the asphalt, repairing damage caused by tree roots and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists at several intersections.
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
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—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
On a positive note, employers or projects from the past could resurface.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
Photos taken to celebrate the pairing have now gone viral, after resurfacing following Villa’s Olympic glory.
—Julia Buckley, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
The infamous King Of R&B debate has resurfaced, thanks to PARTYNEXTDOOR and DJ Akademiks.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2024
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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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