start over
phrasal 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).
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In Week 10, head coach Dave Canales made the decision to switch up the lineup with Dowdle starting over Hubbard.
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
The professional athlete’s salary this year was a meager $74,909 (compared to the NBA with minimum salaries starting over $1 million).
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Those that force you to slow down, to start over, and to question your certainties.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The Boot Block donations have gone to Lee’s Summit Social Services since the fundraiser started over 40 years ago.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
The professional athlete’s salary this year was a meager $74,909 (compared to the NBA with minimum salaries starting over $1 million).
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Those that force you to slow down, to start over, and to question your certainties.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The Boot Block donations have gone to Lee’s Summit Social Services since the fundraiser started over 40 years ago.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for start over
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“Start over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20over. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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