resurged; resurging

intransitive verb

: to undergo a resurgence

Examples of resurge in a Sentence

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Radical cinema is absolutely resurging and waiting in the wings. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 For instance, social media platforms and online forums are exceptionally valuable for monitoring substance use trends, including emerging and resurging drugs such as xylazine, nicotine pouches and cocaine. Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026 Cofounder Crissy Fissbane agrees that face‑to‑face connection is resurging but doesn’t believe virtual networking is disappearing. Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Retro kitchen designs are resurging with bold blue, green, and orange colors and nostalgic decor. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurge

Word History

Etymology

Latin resurgere

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resurge was in 1575

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“Resurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurge. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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