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
Amena Bakr, head of Middle East energy and OPEC+ insights at Kpler, estimated that clearing mines would take six months, vessels leaving and returning to reload two to three months, and restarting production in some countries to prewar levels another three months.
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David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Hamad Hussain, climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, pointed out in a separate note Monday that tankers need to fill up on gulf supplies in order for shut-in production to restart.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Sure, the valuation is a bit elevated, with the S & P 500 trading at about 21 times forward earnings, but if oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz are about to restart, then crude prices are set to come down.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Can Mitch Marner restart his Conn Smythe push?
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Hamad Hussain, climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, pointed out in a separate note Monday that tankers need to fill up on gulf supplies in order for shut-in production to restart.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Sure, the valuation is a bit elevated, with the S & P 500 trading at about 21 times forward earnings, but if oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz are about to restart, then crude prices are set to come down.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Can Mitch Marner restart his Conn Smythe push?
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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After a lengthy bit of stoppage time to deal with the injury of Canada's Ismaël Koné, the match has resumed.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The Hedges Inn, which dates back to 1873, reopened in mid-June with a complete interior redesign for the property’s twelve guest rooms, restaurant, bar, and public areas.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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