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.
Recent Examples on the Web
After the album announcement, a 2022 Variety interview between Alwyn and Paul Mescal resurfaced on X.
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Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
In one resurfaced viral clip, Carrie makes Charlotte’s engagement about her own breakup.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
There’s no denying that cowboy-core is a timeless trend that always resurfaces into the stylish spotlight.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Under the feline mask was Billy Bush, the radio and TV personality, host of Fox’s Extra, who became the subject of international news when, during the 2016 presidential campaign, video resurfaced of him and Donald Trump engaged in a crude conversation.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Your countertop may require occasional sanding and resurfacing to remove scorch marks, dings, and scratches.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
After receiving pushback when recently resurfaced plans showed how a proposal to expand a public school on the parkland was sidelined in favor of the Centner deal, David Centner announced at the Miami City Commission meeting this month that the couple was pulling out from the contract.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
Even Prince William was dragged into the fray, as fans resurfaced rumors of an affair between William and Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024
Subsequently sold for roughly $90,000 to a family who has occupied the place ever since, the midcentury-modern home in the affluent Atherton neighborhood of Lindenwood has now resurfaced for sale almost six decades later with a nearly $6.4 million price tag.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
In one resurfaced viral clip, Carrie makes Charlotte’s engagement about her own breakup.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
There’s no denying that cowboy-core is a timeless trend that always resurfaces into the stylish spotlight.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Under the feline mask was Billy Bush, the radio and TV personality, host of Fox’s Extra, who became the subject of international news when, during the 2016 presidential campaign, video resurfaced of him and Donald Trump engaged in a crude conversation.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
Your countertop may require occasional sanding and resurfacing to remove scorch marks, dings, and scratches.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
After receiving pushback when recently resurfaced plans showed how a proposal to expand a public school on the parkland was sidelined in favor of the Centner deal, David Centner announced at the Miami City Commission meeting this month that the couple was pulling out from the contract.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
Even Prince William was dragged into the fray, as fans resurfaced rumors of an affair between William and Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2024
Subsequently sold for roughly $90,000 to a family who has occupied the place ever since, the midcentury-modern home in the affluent Atherton neighborhood of Lindenwood has now resurfaced for sale almost six decades later with a nearly $6.4 million price tag.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Resurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurface. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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