resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest

Examples of resurgence in a Sentence

There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently. the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed
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Regional partners, including Egypt and Jordan, will help ensure compliance and prevent the resurgence of militant threats. Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025 While the ceasefire remains intact, the resurgence of Hamas forces has sparked concern over the group’s disarmament—a vague but critical element of the peace deal. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 The group should have plenty of good news to report, thanks to a rebound in the capital markets, and a huge resurgence in dealmaking activity. Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025 Eastern Syria is where risks of ethnic tension, tribal mobilization, and jihadist resurgence converge, if talks fail. Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resurgence

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resurgence was in 1798

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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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resurgence

noun
re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice

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