as in resuming
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 restarting
One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiping them down during your spring deep clean prevents that cycle from restarting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Investors bet on peace talks restarting soon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The zoo announced a new giant panda conservation agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association on April 23, 2026, officially restarting a partnership that had been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s zoo experience for decades.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
A lot of work goes into restarting production on a show, and a lot of things have changed.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Engineers hope that could leave open the possibility of restarting the instrument in the future if more power becomes available.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiping them down during your spring deep clean prevents that cycle from restarting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Investors bet on peace talks restarting soon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The zoo announced a new giant panda conservation agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association on April 23, 2026, officially restarting a partnership that had been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s zoo experience for decades.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
A lot of work goes into restarting production on a show, and a lot of things have changed.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Engineers hope that could leave open the possibility of restarting the instrument in the future if more power becomes available.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restarting
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Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Ukraine retaliated after Russia spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire offer earlier in the week, with President Zelensky accusing Moscow of ignoring goodwill gestures and continuing all military operations against civilians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Just a week ago, on April 27, traders thought the most likely scenario was the strait reopening by July 1.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of reopening anytime soon.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Restarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restarting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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