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
So let’s acknowledge that filmmaker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) is after more than just restarting the conversation around his subject.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
NextEra sees Duane Arnold restarting operations by the fourth quarter of 2028 at the earliest, according to FERC filings.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
On July 24, the NRC approved licensing and regulatory actions to greenlight restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Mich, which stopped producing electricity in 2022.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Taco Bell is restarting the 21st century with the return of five popular food items from the 2000s.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the Tennessee Court of Appeals declined to hear the appeal and the case is scheduled to resume in November, with hearings restarting earlier this month.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But restarting business with a country that the West has largely turned into a diplomatic and economic pariah via sanctions will be no easy feat.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Often, after water drains, the glacier’s slow march downhill collapses ice and plugs the system back up again, restarting the cycle.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
NextEra sees Duane Arnold restarting operations by the fourth quarter of 2028 at the earliest, according to FERC filings.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
On July 24, the NRC approved licensing and regulatory actions to greenlight restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Mich, which stopped producing electricity in 2022.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Taco Bell is restarting the 21st century with the return of five popular food items from the 2000s.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the Tennessee Court of Appeals declined to hear the appeal and the case is scheduled to resume in November, with hearings restarting earlier this month.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
But restarting business with a country that the West has largely turned into a diplomatic and economic pariah via sanctions will be no easy feat.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Often, after water drains, the glacier’s slow march downhill collapses ice and plugs the system back up again, restarting the cycle.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restarting
Verb
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With the incident now fully resolved, Terminal 4 has reopened, and normal operations are resuming.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a video of the attack, Johnson is seen choking Cundiff for more than a minute and a half, resuming the strangling after Cundiff appeared unconscious, causing injuries to his throat and face.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shrink dipped in 2020 as stores closed during the pandemic and customers shopped online — and then, as stores began reopening, retailers underestimated their shrink rate.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Restarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restarting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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