RECOMMENCEMENT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

recommencement

noun

Definition of recommencement

as in resumption

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of recommencement Should the technology trade conflict ease, the recommencement of direct sales could substitute some of this shadow demand, offering Nvidia a clearer and more scalable growth trajectory in China. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Following the recommencement of football after the pandemic, Real Madrid won the La Liga title with what many thought were helpful and controversial decisions granted by VAR in their favor. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommencement

Noun

No date has been given for its resumption, Ashley Hikmet, head of crude at Axis Limited, a trading subsidiary of the Onyx Capital Group, told CNN.

— Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
While that truce collapsed in July, the two sides have opted for asymmetric tactics over the resumption of direct attacks, with the United States maintaining a full naval blockade of Iranian ports.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of resumption

Noun

The Season 2 renewal was validation the dark comedy had cut through, and Kudiabor praised the collaborative nature of Apple’s execs, with UFA Fiction in regular communication with Jay Hunt’s London office throughout the process.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The key metrics for Costco are paid memberships and renewal rates, as well as gross and operating margins.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

Hopefully, the lessons learned here will be used to level up other projects and possible continuations.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
The move marks a continuation of Irving’s willingness to use his platform to address social justice and domestic and international conflict.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Browse Nearby Words

recombining

recommencement

recommencements

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Recommencement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommencement. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of recommencement

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

tactile

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes