resurface
[ree-sur-fis]
- to give a new surface to.
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- to come to the surface again.
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Origin of resurface
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Contemporary Examples of resurface
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 StudentBatya Ungar-Sargon
September 9, 2014
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.
Backstreet's Back! The Backstreet Boys on 20 Years, New Album, BSB Cruise, and MoreMarlow 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 UnionMichael Waldman, Lawrence Norden
February 12, 2013
Historical Examples of resurface
They are especially likely to resurface during periods of insecurity, disappointment, and frustration.
When You Don't Know Where to TurnSteven J. Bartlett
resurface
- (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
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