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
Following a lopsided victory over the 49ers to restart an in-state series that runs through 2030, the Mountaineers’ (1-0) home opener will feature a bout with FCS Lindenwood Lions (0-1).
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
On July 24, the NRC approved licensing and regulatory actions to greenlight restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Mich, which stopped producing electricity in 2022.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The semi-autonomous NNSA is more than a decade into its attempt to restart core production; in 2014, Congress directed the agency to establish capacity to build at least 80 pits per year by 2030.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Forcing Ukraine to cede territory before negotiating security guarantees could embolden Putin to restart the war to derail further talks.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
On July 24, the NRC approved licensing and regulatory actions to greenlight restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Mich, which stopped producing electricity in 2022.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The semi-autonomous NNSA is more than a decade into its attempt to restart core production; in 2014, Congress directed the agency to establish capacity to build at least 80 pits per year by 2030.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Forcing Ukraine to cede territory before negotiating security guarantees could embolden Putin to restart the war to derail further talks.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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Southwest Christian held a 14-7 lead over Dallas Christian at halftime; that contest will not resume.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a video of the attack, Johnson is seen choking Cundiff for more than a minute and a half, resuming the strangling after Cundiff appeared unconscious, causing injuries to his throat and face.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the east, crews continued to build line between Wiseman Springs and Rancheria Creek, engaging the fire directly along its active edge where favorable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This time, the free-flying satellite rocketed into orbit with no issues and continues operating today.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hyundai Duty Free operates a Gucci store featuring ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, and jewelry; Hermès was reopened by Shinsegae Duty Free after a brief exit; and Shilla operates several other luxury flagship stores including Omega and Tiffany.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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What City internalise as an anomaly, the Premier League’s ferocious middle class view as wounds waiting to be reopened.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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