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resurface

American  
[ree-sur-fis] / riˈsɜr fɪs /

verb (used with object)

resurfaced, resurfacing
  1. to give a new surface to.


verb (used without object)

resurfaced, resurfacing
  1. to come to the surface again.

resurface British  
/ 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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Other Word Forms

  • resurfacer noun

Etymology

Origin of resurface

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + surface

Example Sentences

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The gaping holes torn in a road to Mandalay by last year's devastating earthquake have been filled in, and the route in northern Myanmar partly resurfaced.

From Barron's

Many of the allegations that resurfaced this week were common knowledge , which has left some wondering why ABC chose to risk casting Paul.

From BBC

“Warnings that oil could reach $150 a barrel have resurfaced,” she added.

From MarketWatch

Paths have been resurfaced, stiles removed, boardwalks built and bridges installed.

From BBC

The debate has resurfaced after an investigation by Reuters claims to have finally unmasked the world's most famous street artist.

From BBC