as in resumed
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 restarted
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
The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
That same year, commercial flights between the two countries restarted.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
During the summer break, the girl and Enriquez did not have any contact, but things started to pick back up when the school year restarted, according to his arrest affidavit.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
However, Israel restarted fighting in Lebanon against Hezbollah over the weekend—pushing ground troops to their furthest point in the country in 26 years, the Associated Press reported.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Production will need to be restarted – slowly, over several weeks – to ensure reservoirs of crude don’t collapse, requiring re-drilling and substantial repairs.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The Palace players appeared keener to get the game restarted, with Mateta exchanging words and a mini-push with Argentine Batalla.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Capri restarted its share repurchases during the quarter, buying back 4 million shares for $79 million.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
That same year, commercial flights between the two countries restarted.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
During the summer break, the girl and Enriquez did not have any contact, but things started to pick back up when the school year restarted, according to his arrest affidavit.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
However, Israel restarted fighting in Lebanon against Hezbollah over the weekend—pushing ground troops to their furthest point in the country in 26 years, the Associated Press reported.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Production will need to be restarted – slowly, over several weeks – to ensure reservoirs of crude don’t collapse, requiring re-drilling and substantial repairs.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
The Palace players appeared keener to get the game restarted, with Mateta exchanging words and a mini-push with Argentine Batalla.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Capri restarted its share repurchases during the quarter, buying back 4 million shares for $79 million.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restarted
Verb
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Since returning to Venezuela, the two men have resumed drug trafficking activities, Treasury said.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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After a few moments, Bad Bunny stood up and resumed singing, while also giving a shout out to the Mexico City crowd.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In his three-year tenure, Cribbs continued Keller’s longtime softball success, leading the Indians during a 37-7 district record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But, McNally cautioned, oil and gas prices could still trend up later in the summer even if the strait is reopened.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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And the idea that the strait is suddenly going to be magically reopened, look at the gas prices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Restarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restarted. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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