resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face (ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 

resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces

transitive verb

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface skin by dermabrasion

intransitive verb

: to come again to the surface (as of the water)

broadly : reappear

resurfacer

(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fə-sər 

noun

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

Then Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays the movie’s titular character, found herself in a firestorm after her offensive social media comments resurfaced. —Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025

The offer was never fulfilled, though the conversation has resurfaced in many forms in the decades since, including in Lamar's home state. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

But its Oscar chances collapsed after offensive tweets from its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, resurfaced, plunging its campaign into chaos. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025

Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is apologizing for the controversies surrounding her resurfaced social media posts. —Jack Smart, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

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)

resurfacer

-fə-sər 

noun