resurging

Rising once more

Resurging describes something rising again or returning to strength after decline.

A resurging economy rebounds from recession.

A resurging movement gains renewed momentum.

Resurging infections spread anew after a period of control.

The word emphasizes the dynamic quality of comeback—not merely returning but actively swelling back: The resurging floodwaters threatened the town again.

renewal

rebirth

Spiritual or physical regeneration

revitalization · rejuvenation · reinvention · reformation · transformation · restoration · refreshment · rekindling · metamorphosis · overhaul

comeback

revival

Return after decline

upswing · turnaround · reclamation · reinstatement · recapture · remount · rally · bounce-back · second wind · regain

healing

convalescence

Post-illness healing phase

remission · therapy · restoration · recovery · improvement · reconstitution · strengthening · rallying · bouncing back · getting better

Opposites
trajectory/momentum

resurgingdeclining

Decreasing in strength

waning · fading · ebbing · receding · falling

vitality/presence

resurgingdying

Ceasing to live

dying out · fading away · disappearing · vanishing · withering

Family

surge, insurgent, surging, resurgence, surges, surged, resurgent, insurgence, resurge

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G