resurface
verb (used with object)
to give a new surface to.
had resurfaced
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past perfectof resurface.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Trump had resurfaced with a blue coating, has developed algae blooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
This shift suggested that tirzepatide's effect on her loss of control eating was temporary and that the underlying patterns of food preoccupation had resurfaced.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 8, 2025
Carey's release was "completely traumatising," she explained, adding those feelings had resurfaced on hearing about the latest releases.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025
Even before his arrest, Williams’ tensions with the Bad Boy Records founder had resurfaced, spawning articles that reexamined her previous comments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2024
A young boy, perhaps twelve or thirteen, had resurfaced with his mount, a massive killer whale.
From The Mantooth by Christopher Leadem
