resurfacing

Definition of resurfacingnext
present participle of resurface

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurfacing
Verb
  • Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Its buffet presentation is worthy of a magazine photo shoot, and the manakish is baked fresh, with new batches coming out every few minutes (act fast because the slices go quickly).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • What’s that goopy white effulgence coming out of that girl—ectoplasm?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Across the United States, a quiet but high-stakes regulatory revolution is unfolding.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.
    Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
  • The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Though bronze objects had been found previously, with other Wendel rings reported surfacing nearby, neck rings are typically found buried with other goods or in hoards.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
  • Teams stop surfacing dissent because the culture has already signaled that the answer has been decided.
    Mary Hemphill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • There won’t be any overly celebratory reactions here, especially with a tougher opponent looming Saturday.
    Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • There was also the looming threat of cancer.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Memorial Day sales are seriously turning up this weekend.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 24 May 2026
  • Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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“Resurfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurfacing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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