resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face (ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs How to pronounce resurface (audio)
resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces
Synonyms of resurfacenext

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 How to pronounce resurface (audio)
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.
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Equipment failures, especially of pavers, can pose setbacks during resurfacing. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Once the painting resurfaced, the museum repaid the insurer in late 2023, and Chubb subsequently confirmed that title to the work had been restored to the Guggenheim. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 History continues to resurface as unprecedented heatwaves and droughts in Europe push the Danube River to its lowest levels on record. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 The council also approved an additional $325,673 to resurface Southwest Park before the new equipment is installed. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurface

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of resurface was in 1833

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resurface

verb
re·​sur·​face rē-ˈsər-fəs How to pronounce resurface (audio)
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 How to pronounce resurface (audio)
noun

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