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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Last night’s moon-Pluto alignment resurfaced old memories that merit a second look. — Usa Today, USA Today, 2 July 2026 One person floating the river with a group went under the water and did not resurface, BFD said. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2026 On a professional level, a conversation may resurface or finally make sense. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Authorities say 14-year-old Tyler Brown jumped off a popular diving rock in Armuchee Creek and never resurfaced. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 June 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

Rhymes for resurface

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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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