resurface

[ ree-sur-fis ]

/ riˈsɜr fɪs /

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verb (used with object), re·sur·faced, re·sur·fac·ing.

to give a new surface to.

verb (used without object), re·sur·faced, re·sur·fac·ing.

to come to the surface again.

Nearby words

Origin of resurface

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + surface

Related formsre·sur·fac·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for resurface

But amid the allegations of sexual abuse, allegations of physical abuse have also begun to resurface.
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It was a strange way to resurface nearly seven months after his last television appearance.
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Of course Martha will resurface, via a rather contrived encounter with Nicholas, and of course Regina will have to decide.
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Boy bands have really seemed to resurface with One Direction and The Wanted.
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Otherwise memories of electoral problems might fade, only to resurface two or four years from now in even worse forms.
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They are especially likely to resurface during periods of insecurity, disappointment, and frustration.
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British Dictionary definitions for resurface

resurface

/ (riːˈsɜːfɪs) /

verb

(intr) to arise or occur againthe problem resurfaced

(intr) to rise or cause to rise again to the surface

(tr) to supply (something) with a new surface

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Word Origin and History for resurface

resurface

1886, "to provide with a fresh surface," from re- "back, again" + surface (v.). Meaning "to come to the surface again" is recorded from 1953. Related: Resurfaced; resurfacing.