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View synonyms for resurface

resurface

[ ree-sur-fis ]

verb (used with object)

, re·sur·faced, re·sur·fac·ing.
  1. to give a new surface to.


verb (used without object)

, re·sur·faced, re·sur·fac·ing.
  1. to come to the surface again.

resurface

/ riːˈsɜːfɪs /

verb

  1. intr to arise or occur again

    the problem resurfaced

  2. intr to rise or cause to rise again to the surface
  3. tr to supply (something) with a new surface


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  • re·surfac·er noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resurface1

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + surface

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Example Sentences

It went into remission, but it would resurface in 2011; and Scott was able to beat it once again.

Relics, paintings, ancient texts, and other links to our past that were lost suddenly resurface in hard to explain places.

But amid the allegations of sexual abuse, allegations of physical abuse have also begun to resurface.

It was a strange way to resurface nearly seven months after his last television appearance.

Of course Martha will resurface, via a rather contrived encounter with Nicholas, and of course Regina will have to decide.

They are especially likely to resurface during periods of insecurity, disappointment, and frustration.

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