RECOMMENCEMENT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

recommencement

noun

Definition of recommencement

as in resumption

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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

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Noun

Last week, Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to General Rezaei via Qatari diplomats, proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive peace negotiations.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026
Arnold, who was born in Port-au-Prince, said seeing the resumption of flights was personally meaningful to her.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of resumption

Noun

Miami-Dade teachers will continue to be paid a salary supplement that helps pad their paychecks after voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of a dedicated property tax.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

The ratings decline comes amid a continuation of the drop-off in TV viewers overall — but Fox News has been losing viewers at a double-digit clip as CNN and MS NOW have been slightly up in recent months.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
The Israeli public voted against the continuation of Netanyahu's tenure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

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