Definition

Verb: - To rise or become active, popular, or important again; to experience a revival or renewal.

Usage

The verb "resurge" describes the action of something increasing in strength, popularity, or activity after a period of decline, inactivity, or obscurity. It is often used for trends, feelings, movements, or political fortunes.

Examples

• After years of neglect, interest in vinyl records has resurged.
• The team's hopes resurged after they scored a last-minute goal.
• Old fears can resurge during times of stress.

Advanced Usage

• "to resurge in popularity": To become popular again.
  • The classic fashion style has resurged in popularity this season.
• "to resurge with new strength": To return with increased power or intensity.
  • The protest movement resurged with new strength after the controversial decision.

Variants and Related Words

• Resurgence (noun): A revival or renewed activity.
  • There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts.
• Resurgent (adjective): Rising or becoming active again.
  • The resurgent economy has created many new jobs.

Synonyms

• Revive: To return to life, consciousness, or strength.
• Recur: To occur again, especially periodically or repeatedly.
• Reemerge: To appear or come into view again.

Related Phrases

• Make a comeback: To return to a former state of success or popularity (a more common, informal equivalent).
  • The singer made a comeback after a decade away from the stage.

Verb

1. rise again
   • His need for a meal resurged
   • The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years