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verb

ri-ˈzüm How to pronounce resume (audio)
Definition of resumenext
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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résumé

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noun

ˈre-zə-ˌmā How to pronounce résumé (audio)
variants 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
Verb
DeepSeek might choose to resume the deal process at a later date, the people said, asking to remain anonymous to talk about private discussions. — Haze Fan, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Ease back into your normal schedule and try to fully resume it at home. — Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Noun
With that success on his resume, Russell went on to write and director the 1988 remake of the classic 1958 horror film The Blob, a box office disappointment and critical failure. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Others like the look and resume of Levi, believing a younger goalie can carry the load for the next several seasons. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
  1. continue
  2. summary
  3. restart
  4. digest
  5. reopen
Verb
  • Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of continue
Noun
  • That observation may be the clearest summary of Hawk’s philosophy.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Michigan didn’t put the entire Sherrone Moore scandal at Manuel’s feet, but the summary released by the university pointed to numerous issues that occurred on his watch, including a failure to respond quickly to allegations of misconduct.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of summary
Verb
  • Coming off a 4-0 loss to Orlando City on Wednesday to restart their MLS season after a two-month World Cup break, the Quakes dominated possession and outshot the Galaxy 19-9.
    — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • But following an apparent judicial U-turn this week, the high-stakes battle to overturn the controversial legislation has officially restarted.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of restart
Noun
  • Here’s a quick digest of the latest openings covered by the Star-Telegram.
    — July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Loading it up with heavy, hard-to-digest foods can make recovery even harder.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of digest
Verb
  • The Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight was set to reopen in May 2021 for Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s Cruella.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • The hotel was later meticulously restored by Raffles International and reopened in 1997.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of reopen

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