resurface

[ree-sur-fis]

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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.

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

Contemporary Examples

But amid the allegations of sexual abuse, allegations of physical abuse have also begun to resurface.
This 'Holy Guy'—and Grandfather of 100—Is Accused of Sexually Abusing a Student
Batya Ungar-Sargon
September 9, 2014
It was a strange way to resurface nearly seven months after his last television appearance.
The Unmaking of a Conservative Pundit
Caitlin Dickson
November 3, 2013
Of course Martha will resurface, via a rather contrived encounter with Nicholas, and of course Regina will have to decide.
My Sentimental Education: Susan Choi’s Novel of Stormy Love
Wendy Smith
July 11, 2013
Boy bands have really seemed to resurface with One Direction and The Wanted.
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Marlow Stern
June 28, 2013
Otherwise memories of electoral problems might fade, only to resurface two or four years from now in even worse forms.
Obama Needs to Embrace Voting Reform in 2013 State of the Union
Michael Waldman, Lawrence Norden
February 12, 2013

Historical Examples

They are especially likely to resurface during periods of insecurity, disappointment, and frustration.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn
Steven J. Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for resurface

resurface

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

v.

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.

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Examples from the Web for resurface

Contemporary Examples

But amid the allegations of sexual abuse, allegations of physical abuse have also begun to resurface.

It was a strange way to resurface nearly seven months after his last television appearance.

Of course Martha will resurface, via a rather contrived encounter with Nicholas, and of course Regina will have to decide.

Boy bands have really seemed to resurface with One Direction and The Wanted.

Otherwise memories of electoral problems might fade, only to resurface two or four years from now in even worse forms.

Historical Examples

They are especially likely to resurface during periods of insecurity, disappointment, and frustration.

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Word Origin and History for resurface

v.

Origin of resurface