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
After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Crowds that had waited out the storm in the temporary structures let a cheer rise up as the signs that play was about to restart became apparent.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The president said in a June 26 speech that renovations would restart following the Independence Day holiday.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Play can restart only after 30 minutes without lightning within the eight-mile zone.
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Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Crowds that had waited out the storm in the temporary structures let a cheer rise up as the signs that play was about to restart became apparent.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The president said in a June 26 speech that renovations would restart following the Independence Day holiday.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Play can restart only after 30 minutes without lightning within the eight-mile zone.
—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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The bank said previous interventions had only temporarily interrupted the yen’s slide before USD/JPY resumed climbing, and expects a similar pattern if authorities intervene again.
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When play resumed in the seventh inning, the loud crackle of fireworks could be heard in the distance.
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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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The light rail’s Green Line will reopen after construction of the new light rail station at Seventh Street and Railyards Boulevard is completed, which is expected later this summer.
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The lack of direct talks further complicates efforts to find a lasting end to the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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