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

Other Words From

• re·surfac·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of resurface¹

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + surface

Example Sentences

Kolankiewicz told me he and Beck hoped to resurface issues of overpopulation and distinguish the fight against mass immigration from prejudice against immigrants.

From Salon

Christian McCaffrey is poised to truly resurface.

From Los Angeles Times

Later that day, after the craft failed to resurface, the US Coast Guard was notified, sparking a vast search and rescue operation.

From BBC

The miners experienced "starvation and dehydration" and were forced to resurface, police say.

From BBC

With ‘Jeopardy!’ executive producer Mike Richards in the lead to replace the game show’s late host Alex Trebek, lawsuits filed during his ‘Price Is Right’ years resurface.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• reappear
• reemerge