start over

verb

started over; starting over; starts over

chiefly US

1

: to begin doing something again

I'm sorry, but you'll have to start over (again).

She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start (her life) over.

2

: to begin to happen again

In the spring, the eggs hatch, and the cycle starts (all) over (again).

Examples of start over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its faith that people can rebuild their lives and start over feels almost radical today. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

But in my experience as both a hiring manager and career coach, most senior-level professionals are not starting over. — Adam Broda, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Last year’s opportunity was lost, but this season presents a clean slate, and new hope for him and most of Miami’s roster, which is filled with young, unproven starters and NFL journeymen looking to find solid footing with a team starting over, which is indeed the Dolphins. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

But is there hope in starting over in an entirely new life? — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for start over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover