as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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or resume
also resumé
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a book on the assassination that is in effect a résumé of all of the evidence that points to a conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resume
Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Nassa Mainland Garments resumed production in April under close state supervision to save remaining jobs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
That’s a long resume of major college football.
—Mac Engel
june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
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Verb
As tankers reportedly resume movement, the market anticipates a significant global oil surplus by early 2027.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Nassa Mainland Garments resumed production in April under close state supervision to save remaining jobs.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Noun
His resume lists educational roles in New Jersey and business ventures in Jamaica.
—Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
That’s a long resume of major college football.
—Mac Engel
june 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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But after regaining power, the ship found itself in trouble again, prosecutors say, because the fuel pump used on the two generators was not designed to automatically restart after the first blackout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Gulf States will also need time to restart wells shut off during the war because there was no way to export the oil.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
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Here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on June 15.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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From a concert review to a surprise restaurant closure, here’s a digest of top stories.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The Hedges Inn, which dates back to 1873, reopened in mid-June with a complete interior redesign for the property’s twelve guest rooms, restaurant, bar, and public areas.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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