resurface
verb
re·sur·face
(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 
resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface skin by dermabrasion
: to come again to the surface (as of the water)
broadly
: reappear
Examples of resurface in a Sentence
A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
His resentment toward her resurfaced.
The road needs to be resurfaced.
Recent Examples on the Web
The interview clip resurfaced again this past week when NBC’s social media pages shared a clip of Michael Phelps watching the interview for the first time and reacting angrily.
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Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
The matter resurfaced in February, when Tinsley was sued again for allegedly breaching a non-disparagement clause.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
Previous criminal citations against Bailey have also resurfaced in the campaign.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2024
The other two jet skiers, both female, resurfaced after falling from the jet ski.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
The matter resurfaced in February, when Tinsley was sued again for allegedly breaching a non-disparagement clause.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
Previous criminal citations against Bailey have also resurfaced in the campaign.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2024
The other two jet skiers, both female, resurfaced after falling from the jet ski.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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resurface
verb
re·sur·face
rē-ˈsər-fəs
1
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface the table
2
: to come again to the surface (as of water)
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