resurface

American

[ree-sur-fis] / riˈsɜr fɪs /

verb (used with object)

resurfaced, resurfacing

to give a new surface to.

verb (used without object)

resurfaced, resurfacing

to come to the surface again.

resurface British

/ riːˈsɜːfɪs /

verb

(intr) to arise or occur again

the 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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Other Word Forms

resurfacer noun

Etymology

Origin of resurface

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + surface

Example Sentences

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A Department for Transport spokesperson said the government was investing £7.3bn over the next four years to help councils resurface roads.

From BBC

“To affirm our humanity,” Ms. MeLampy writes, “we dip our toe into animality—but we always resurface. By testing the limits, we ultimately reaffirm the boundary between our human selves and our animal selves.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Tensions resurfaced in 2023 when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sought to renegotiate the agreement, saying Malaysia "cannot be taken for a ride".

From Barron's

“They then witnessed the shark submerge below the waterline without resurfacing.”

From Los Angeles Times

The band released two further singles in 2016, but no full-length album followed and the group disbanded once more in 2017 after some old tensions resurfaced.

From BBC

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