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Learn “Resurgence”

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Resurgence

noun/ri-SUR-juhnss/

Meaning

A strong return or rise of something after it had faded away.

In context

The wet spring caused a resurgence of green grass across the dry oval.

Remember it

Re + surge — it surges back up again after dying down.

Use it well

Use for something popular or strong that comes roaring back after a lull.