as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after being shut down for three years, the power plant will restart operations this week
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Recent Examples of restart
In an email Friday, sheriff’s spokesperson Lt. David Collins said that history was part of the discussions when considering whether to restart the page.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Jordan's Royal Air Force will restart the drop by beginning to draw from a stockpile of 500 tons of food in Amman, the source said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Now the nominations machinery is restarting, and Trump's most controversial judicial nominee is only one step away from the federal bench.
—July 21, NPR, 21 July 2025
Reengagement From Qualified Lead: A vetted prospect returns to restart the conversation.
—Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Jordan's Royal Air Force will restart the drop by beginning to draw from a stockpile of 500 tons of food in Amman, the source said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Now the nominations machinery is restarting, and Trump's most controversial judicial nominee is only one step away from the federal bench.
—July 21, NPR, 21 July 2025
Reengagement From Qualified Lead: A vetted prospect returns to restart the conversation.
—Ron Browning, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump’s biggest campaign promises.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Season Seven concluded on Sunday evening with heartfelt romantic declarations, a breakup anyone with eyes could have seen coming from a thousand miles away, and a collective sigh of relief from the fans at home that Total Drama Island is finally over and normal life can resume — maybe.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The massive manhunt continued into Friday evening in the wooded, mountainous area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Gun violence continues to blight Glasgow’s neighborhood, most recently in a deadly gun battle last month that left three people dead and 10 wounded.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, thanks to Drebin’s heroic actions, Frank Jr.’s boss, Chief Davis (CCH Pounder), announces at a press conference that Police Squad’s office headquarters is reopening.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harris' return risks reopening wounds and questions about her role and decision-making during the Biden administration just as the party looks to heal itself after bypassing on a public autopsy about last year's loss.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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