as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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or resume
also resumé
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a book on the assassination that is in effect a résumé of all of the evidence that points to a conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resume
Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Growth will resume when the bacteria thaw out.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Operations at the airport and the UPS Worldport have largely resumed following the incident.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Carefree clamped down on those deliveries, and Scottsdale has since resumed delivering water to the town under a new agreement.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Verb
That means the House, which has been out of session for more than 40 days, will have to come up with a new plan to reopen the government and resume work on bills to fund different parts of the government for the full fiscal year — and get the Senate to agree.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Growth will resume when the bacteria thaw out.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Operations at the airport and the UPS Worldport have largely resumed following the incident.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Carefree clamped down on those deliveries, and Scottsdale has since resumed delivering water to the town under a new agreement.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
Verb
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After making 10 of its 15 three-point attempts in the first quarter, the Heat then missed 15 of its next 16 threes a stretch that continued well into the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Residents were initially given a two-page summary.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The final sequence was a perfect summary of the Horned Frogs’ weaknesses, as an improved defense struggled yet again to get off the field on crucial downs.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Follow the prompts and wait for your phone to restart.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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South Florida has long provided a refuge for those seeking to restart their lives, and immigrants have contributed to a booming economy and a vibrant cultural milieu.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the twelfth title in her bestselling McKellar Math line—which introduces math concepts in fun, easy-to-digest ways—this one has a more personal focus.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trump had refused to negotiate on health care policy until the government reopened, and little progress had been made more than 40 days into the shutdown.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Senate vote to temporarily reopen the government sparked intense controversy within the Democratic Party, as a small group of its senators joined Republicans in backing a deal that did not guarantee the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a key Democratic priority.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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