resurge

verb

re·​surge ri-ˈsərj How to pronounce resurge (audio)
resurged; resurging

intransitive verb

: to undergo a resurgence

Examples of resurge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The resurging trend across many American cities and states to further criminalize poverty and impose harsher punishments for petty crimes, including things like shoplifting, is partly to blame because the groups of people who become common targets for police are getting older. Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 6 May 2024 The preventable disease is resurging globally and in the U.S., where Florida is one of 11 states that have seen cases this year. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 The sweet and hilarious exchange has since gone viral, and recently resurged once again during Kevin Hart’s visit to Cenat’s stream last week. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 14 June 2024 Welcome to the world of sauna, an ancient practice that’s resurging as a wellness tool and workout-recovery technique. Kathleen St. John, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for resurge 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin resurgere

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resurge was in 1575

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Cite this Entry

“Resurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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