get damp again; resurgence; revival
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to get damp again; to become moist after drying
neutralTypically refers to food, grain, or other materials becoming damp due to weather, especially rainy or humid conditions.
This rainy season is so annoying; the clothes hung on the balcony have gotten damp again.
The biscuits weren't sealed properly, got damp, and have turned soft.
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The storage room doesn't ventilate well, so dried goods are prone to getting damp again.
verb
to resurface; to make a comeback; to revive (of old ideas, habits, etc.)
neutralUsed metaphorically, often negatively, to describe the return of outdated, undesirable, or retrogressive social phenomena, thoughts, or practices.
We must be vigilant against the resurgence of extreme nationalist ideology in society.
With the recent vintage trend, styles like bell-bottoms seem to be making a comeback.
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We must strengthen education to prevent the revival of feudal superstitious activities in rural areas.
Health experts worry that this unhealthy eating habit will resurface.