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 complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan tries to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan tries to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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Trump warned strikes could resume tomorrow if a deal isn’t reached, and that the US may resume targeting critical infrastructure.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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If play is not resumed before the countdown ends, the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But, to be eligible for a green card, her deportation case would have to be reopened in immigration court so her removal order is nullified.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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But many were reopened after Pappas Restaurants acquired the chain.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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