RESTART Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

restart

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈstärt

Definition of restart

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 Workers isolated the affected system, restored a backup and restarted the plant in about 90 minutes, Mayor Nate George confirmed to CBS News. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 31 July 2026 She’s been living paycheck to paycheck, working during the day as a receptionist at a local services agency and studying on the side to restart her nursing career. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Leavitt, a fourth-year junior, is in a terrific spot to restart a promising career after being limited to seven games last year at Arizona State. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Google is working on a way to apply Chrome updates without requiring you to restart your browser. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for restart

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His sentencing hearing resumes today as both sides present evidence before the judge determines whether Colt will spend the rest of his life in prison, with or without the possibility of parole.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
LeBron snubs Heat for Philly, Spain celebrates World Cup, Messi rests as MLS resumes, football returns as Dolphins/Canes open camps, Marlins’ skid at 11 and more.

— Greg Cote July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of resume

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Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of continue

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The Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight was set to reopen in May 2021 for Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s Cruella.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026
The hotel was later meticulously restored by Raffles International and reopened in 1997.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of reopen

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