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
Chicago was restarting its rebuilding efforts and looking to find a much more cohesive, younger roster moving forward.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The high tin price is encouraging attempts to restart old mines around the world, including Britain where deposits of tin in Cornwall and Devon were worked by Roman miners more 2000 years ago.
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Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With Novelis restarting its hot mill operations this month, the premium aluminum panel supply chain is coming back online, allowing assembly lines to ramp up to peak efficiency without high-friction shipping workarounds.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Rather than slowing loss or blocking hormones, it’s designed to restart growth at the cellular level.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for restart
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The high tin price is encouraging attempts to restart old mines around the world, including Britain where deposits of tin in Cornwall and Devon were worked by Roman miners more 2000 years ago.
—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With Novelis restarting its hot mill operations this month, the premium aluminum panel supply chain is coming back online, allowing assembly lines to ramp up to peak efficiency without high-friction shipping workarounds.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Rather than slowing loss or blocking hormones, it’s designed to restart growth at the cellular level.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for restart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restart
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Closing arguments will resume Thursday in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Officials announce service on the line will resume Friday on a holiday/weekend schedule, with busing between Miller and Hegewisch stations because of the derailment and power loss.
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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.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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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.
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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restart. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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