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

That loss can have an impact on morale and slow adoption and create a sense that teams are starting over rather than moving forward. — Mike Biwer, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Still, even with that encouragement, the thought of starting over again with someone new has been an emotional adjustment. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Two rookies starting on the offensive line in Week 1 isn’t all that appealing, but with Fortner starting over Hecht (and/or Samac), in theory, Freeling could be a much more palatable option on the blind side on opening weekend. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

The money funnels up, and then out at the end of the year to pay partners, and the whole thing starts over. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for start over

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