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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The big picture: Former President Trump's allies, including Elon Musk, have recently resurfaced debunked 2020 conspiracy theories about Dominion Voting Systems machines.
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Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Funnily enough, the original resurfaced a year before the reconstruction was finished, adding even more drama to the story.
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Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
But now, due to the ongoing regional drought, the bridge and parts of the surrounding town have resurfaced, attracting visitors from near and far to marvel at the rare sight.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Funnily enough, the original resurfaced a year before the reconstruction was finished, adding even more drama to the story.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
When the Dodgers-Yankees matchup was set for the Fall Classic, interest in Chisholm’s apparent comments about Rojas resurfaced.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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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