resurface
verb
re·sur·face
(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 
resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface skin by dermabrasion
: to come again to the surface (as of the water)
broadly
: reappear
Examples of resurface in a Sentence
A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
His resentment toward her resurfaced.
The road needs to be resurfaced.
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Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The over 1,400-pound male shark, named Breton, has been tracked by researchers since 2020 and last resurfaced near Florida on New Year's Day in 2024.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
While numerous Drag Race contestants and RuPaul herself shared tributes to the late 32-year-old queen, Tyra resurfaced a five-year-old social media post from The Vivienne that referenced her.
—EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The drama between the big men resurfaced following Howard’s appearance on Ray Daniels’ The Gaud Show podcast, with the former NBA Defensive Player of the Year speaking on feeling shunned by O’Neal upon entering the league.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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resurface
verb
re·sur·face
rē-ˈsər-fəs
1
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface the table
2
: to come again to the surface (as of water)
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