resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face (ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 

resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces

transitive verb

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface skin by dermabrasion

intransitive verb

: to come again to the surface (as of the water)

broadly : reappear

resurfacer

(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fə-sər 

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other aspects of Acton's personal life have also resurfaced during the election, including an incident when police were called to her home in 2019 during what was characterized as a domestic dispute. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

But when Anna’s husband JP appears, Julia recognizes him from her past, and old wounds resurface. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Now, a multi-block stretch of Flagler’s sidewalks are smooth and uniform, and the street has been resurfaced with new pavers. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Now that Talarico is in a tight race with Republican nominee Ken Paxton, the clip resurfaced and has been put in the spotlight. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for resurface

• subsurface
• hypersurface
• undersurface
• surface

Kids Definition

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)

resurfacer

-fə-sər 

noun