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 The state halted all executions during the COVID-19 pandemic and didn't restart until 2023. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Intervene in the economy by lowering taxes and hiking government spending, thereby encouraging consumers and businesses to spend and invest and help restart growth. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 This pattern ultimately helped the organization issue alerts when eruptions were likely to occur, which was especially useful because there were no clear seismic signals immediately before fountains restarted. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 Written instructions for cleansing, sun avoidance, sunscreen use, exercise, swimming, and restarting active skin-care products. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restart

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Jayendu Krishna, a director at Drewry Maritime Advisors, said none of the major container shipping lines had resumed services through Hormuz since suspending operations following the outbreak of the war in February.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Zelenskyyâ€™s decision to resume strikes on Russian refineries may further strain ties.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of resume

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The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
This month Regal cinemas are re-running James Bond classics as the wait for a new 007 actor continues.

— Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of continue

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Without that funding, our worst-case scenario is closing very early in the morning and reopening in the evening, forcing those guests to find somewhere else to spend the day.

— Chris Ham, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Cool Patch Pumpkins reopened Saturday for visitors, its operators said in an Instagram post.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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