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to resurface
01
to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement
Transitive: to resurface a surface
Examples
The city decided to resurface the main roads to improve the overall driving experience.
To address wear and tear, the homeowners opted to resurface their driveway with fresh asphalt.
02
to reappear after being absent or lost for a period of time
Intransitive
Examples
The long-lost painting suddenly resurfaced in a private collection after being missing for decades.
The sunken ship 's wreckage resurfaced after a storm, revealing new clues about its final voyage.
03
to once again become noticeable, significant, or problematic
Intransitive
Examples
The tension between the two coworkers resurfaced during the team meeting, making it difficult to ignore.
Old fears and insecurities resurfaced when she faced a similar situation to the one that caused them in the past.
Lexical Tree
resurface
surface
