as in continues
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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variants
or resumes
also resumés
as in summaries
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 resumes
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Dozens of others have positioned themselves near the strait, to be ready to take advantage of a surge in demand if traffic resumes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The series resumes Saturday night in San Antonio with the Knicks one win away from their first NBA title since 1973.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The race is then suspended for three years, and resumes at the Brooklyn Jockey Club’s Gravesend Course from 1894-1908.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
So far, Arens has been surprised by how quickly native vegetation resumes life as the water recedes, in some places as soon as two or three years.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Artificial intelligence screens resumes in seconds, applicant tracking systems (ATS) sort candidates automatically, and online applications allow employers to reach talent around the globe.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Third round action resumes in Fort Worth, TX, tune in to see how the event plays out.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Drivers are being warned about overnight ramp closures along Interstate 80 in Yolo County as Caltrans resumes pavement rehabilitation work, including repaving and restriping at various on- and off-ramps in West Sacramento and Davis.
—Velvet Wu
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Otto Graham, Sonny Jurgensen, Jim Kelly and Joe Namath are Hall of Fame quarterbacks with five Pro Bowls on their resumes.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Nashville has veteran players with excellent resumes — Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, Steven Stamkos — but hasn’t won a playoff round since defeating the Avs in 2018.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
In just a few years, tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have commoditized the production of cover letters and resumes.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
Despite a crowded field of candidates with notable resumes, as well as record-breaking spending by Steyer and independent-expenditure committees.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The screaming headlines followed by the official oops that came in the wake of the announcement of the 1996 Mars rock is something scientists are justified in wanting to keep off their resumes.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Employers often encourage applicants to customize resumes extensively, yet many candidates are applying to dozens—or even hundreds—of positions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Verb
The series resumes Saturday evening.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Dozens of others have positioned themselves near the strait, to be ready to take advantage of a surge in demand if traffic resumes.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The series resumes Saturday night in San Antonio with the Knicks one win away from their first NBA title since 1973.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The race is then suspended for three years, and resumes at the Brooklyn Jockey Club’s Gravesend Course from 1894-1908.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
So far, Arens has been surprised by how quickly native vegetation resumes life as the water recedes, in some places as soon as two or three years.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Artificial intelligence screens resumes in seconds, applicant tracking systems (ATS) sort candidates automatically, and online applications allow employers to reach talent around the globe.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Third round action resumes in Fort Worth, TX, tune in to see how the event plays out.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Drivers are being warned about overnight ramp closures along Interstate 80 in Yolo County as Caltrans resumes pavement rehabilitation work, including repaving and restriping at various on- and off-ramps in West Sacramento and Davis.
—Velvet Wu
may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Other new rules include the provision that players who receive treatment from medical staff must leave the pitch for one minute after play resumes.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Otto Graham, Sonny Jurgensen, Jim Kelly and Joe Namath are Hall of Fame quarterbacks with five Pro Bowls on their resumes.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Nashville has veteran players with excellent resumes — Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, Steven Stamkos — but hasn’t won a playoff round since defeating the Avs in 2018.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
In just a few years, tools such as ChatGPT and Claude have commoditized the production of cover letters and resumes.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
Despite a crowded field of candidates with notable resumes, as well as record-breaking spending by Steyer and independent-expenditure committees.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The screaming headlines followed by the official oops that came in the wake of the announcement of the 1996 Mars rock is something scientists are justified in wanting to keep off their resumes.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Employers often encourage applicants to customize resumes extensively, yet many candidates are applying to dozens—or even hundreds—of positions.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumes
Verb
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In the canopy of the Jeffrey pine, nature continues to move forward, indifferent to the change and controversy below.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Colleges are interested in AI summaries of transcripts, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation that tell human readers the students’ story in a more digestible way, said Emily Pacheco, founder of NACAC’s special interest group for AI and admission.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
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On the artist side, new metrics available on Replay ‘25 include listenership growth and year-over-year performance summaries.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The deal, which includes $60 million in spending from the school, restarts the funding and ends all federal investigations into the university after the administration accused Cornell of racial discrimination and antisemitism violations.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
7 Nov. 2025
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Momentum is firm and trending higher even as the price digests.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For one thing, there's no guarantee crude prices will stay low, even if the Strait reopens.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The framework halts the fighting, reopens the Strait of Hormuz and moves the countries closer to an agreement that could result in Iran turning over its enriched uranium.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Resumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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