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

Structural maintenance includes resurfacing and reconstruction of roads and footways, as well as investment in both drainage infrastructure and in the structural stability of embankments.

From BBC

After the music titan Quincy Jones' death on Sunday, a controversial 2018 New York Magazine interview resurfaced, revealing Jones had bitter words for Donald Trump and allegedly had a connection with Ivanka Trump.

From Salon

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

From BBC

The Mablethorpe area already has road closures on the A1104 for resurfacing work, and Davies said the authority was aware of traffic flow issues in the town.

From BBC

In a statement read to the court at Brown's sentencing, the victim said she lived in "constant fear" of the photos resurfacing.

From BBC

Related Words

• reappear
• reemerge