How to Use resurface in a Sentence

resurface

verb
  • The road needs to be resurfaced.
  • A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
  • His resentment toward her resurfaced.
  • The idea has resurfaced from time to time and rarely gains traction.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Point is, this idea could resurface in the future.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The pool has been resurfaced over the years, but the shape remains.
    — Zachary Carnell, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This could spark a secret crush or dreams of a past lover may resurface.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • The video has resurfaced since his passing.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Trump didn’t resurface his false claims about widespread fraud in vote-by-mail.
    — Ryan Teague Beckwith, Bloomberg.com, 13 Oct. 2020
  • At the scene, they were told that a teen had jumped off a cliff near the dock and did not resurface.
    — Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024
  • Today those fears have resurfaced.
    — Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The first rescue sub was sent down but started to leak and had to resurface.
    — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2021
  • But budget hawks may resurface the debt issue in the months and years to come.
    — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 3 Sep. 2020
  • The parking lot will be also be resurfaced and fixed.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
  • After all, past trends seem to resurface every few years these days.
    — Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Midriff floss is just one of the noughties trends to resurface as of recently.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2020
  • That’s when old habits tend to resurface—and the cycle begins again.
    — Katy Gala, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Teen smuggling has been a troubling trend that has resurfaced in the past few years.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The spacy look has clearly resurfaced with a vengeance.
    — Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The midtown road was resurfaced with new sidewalks and curbs.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Hoses were stretched across the arch as crews battled flames that kept resurfacing.
    — ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • During the resurfacing work, cross streets will be closed.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
  • His evening was off to a nice start before his home run troubles from a year ago resurfaced.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Even deep cuts have resurfaced with new relevance.
    — Mike Wass, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This haunting image resurfaces when the air shifts.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Videos of some of those have now begun to resurface in Russia.
    — Will Weissert, Star Tribune, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Platform boots, hair clips, baguette bags, cargo pants—all have resurfaced in the last few years.
    — Nancy MacDonell, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2023
  • If old debt is resurfacing, don't wait for a court order to face the issue.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The moment made for evergreen jokes and memes that would resurface for years to come.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the state recently resurfaced the road.
    — R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

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