resurge — to rise again or come back into activity, prominence, or popularity after a period of decline
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rise again or come back into activity, prominence, or popularity after a period of decline
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's knitting skills resurged when she discovered YouTube tutorials - now she's practically a yarn influencer!
- Interest in vinyl records has resurged among young music lovers.
- The old neighborhood began to resurge after the new subway line opened.
resurge
VERB[/rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/]
to rise again or come back into activity, prominence, or popularity after a period of decline
After years of decline, the old harbor town began to resurge with new life and business.
On the verge where waves surge, the phoenix begins to resurge!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'resurgere', meaning 'to rise again'. The word combines the idea of something that was down or dormant coming back to life or prominence.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + surg- (to rise) + -e (verb ending)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's knitting skills resurged when she discovered YouTube tutorials - now she's practically a yarn influencer!”
“Interest in vinyl records has resurged among young music lovers.”
“The old neighborhood began to resurge after the new subway line opened.”
“His confidence resurged after winning the karaoke competition at the office party.”
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