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.
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Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
According to the investigation, police departments commonly sell used firearms back to gun dealers to get discounts on new ones, but resold weapons often resurface in shootings, domestic violence incidents and drug arrests.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Tweets by Gascón expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Oscars resurfaced this week.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Following the news, a YouTube clip of Jinna performing her free skate at the 2025 Eastern Sectionals, her last major competition, has resurfaced.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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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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