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

Now, the 34-year-old utilityman is grateful to be back and eager to build on his four-for-four start over two games. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Projections have been climbing and climbing in the days leading up to the release, with some bullish box office watchers suggesting a start over $300 million isn’t out of the question. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 July 2026

The Cyclones are starting over after Matt Campbell’s departure, and new coach Jimmie Rogers brought in Arkansas State transfer Jaylen Raynor to be the starter. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Both films show their stunted couples attempting to start over, reenacting the beginning of their relationship, when everything was terrifyingly and beautifully undetermined. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for start over

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