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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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 July 2025
The marketing professional from Phoenix was recently getting a lot of backlash due to Instagram stories and posts with racial slurs that had resurfaced.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Max Homa Hits Over a Street to Save Par
A completely different analysis is the chances LPGA Tour players have against scratch golfers, a debate that also resurfaced a few days ago.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Why Did Cierra Leave Love Island USA Season 7?
While Peacock has yet to provide an official explanation for Cierra’s exit, the move comes after resurfaced social media posts allegedly showed the 25-year-old using a racial slur, possibly prompting producers to remove her from the show.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“Resurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurface. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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