as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after being shut down for three years, the power plant will restart operations this week
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Recent Examples of restart
The government’s focus seems to be shifting toward restarting the economy, which has been flashing warning signs this week.
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Disneyland will restart its 70th anniversary celebration with a new menu lineup designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more after pressing pause on the yearlong party during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Hawley, who did some prep on the project last year, is heading back to Vancouver to restart prep.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
But that savings would only come after significant startup costs associated with restarting independent agencies and hiring a host of new leadership, officers, paramedics and support staff.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Disneyland will restart its 70th anniversary celebration with a new menu lineup designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more after pressing pause on the yearlong party during the Halloween and Christmas seasons.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Hawley, who did some prep on the project last year, is heading back to Vancouver to restart prep.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
But that savings would only come after significant startup costs associated with restarting independent agencies and hiring a host of new leadership, officers, paramedics and support staff.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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Giddey has resumed some off-ball activities such as stop-and-start sprints, but coach Billy Donovan said he hasn’t been cleared for a full slate of cutting, running and sprinting.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fox then resumed workouts and added 15 pounds of muscle, growing to 205.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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By the afternoon, the store had reopened, but the front door's glass remained shattered, with a large banner placed in front of the entrance, the local station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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DeViere had crossed Cooper by voting to override his vetoes, including on a bill to reopen schools during the pandemic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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