as in continued
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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Recent Examples of resumed
At least seven were filed against GKN in state court by Tuesday afternoon, after normal courthouse operations resumed following the Memorial Day break.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
New Zealand resumed the day on 361-5 after tons by Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell rescued the Black Caps from 86-4.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
On April 30, American Airlines resumed non-stop service between Miami International Airport and Caracas.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The state resumed the death penalty three years later with Smith's execution in May 2025.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When play resumed, Sinner completely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Vrabel rejoined the Patriots after the draft and resumed his usual head-coaching duties.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
When play resumed, Yankees third baseman then followed with a 420-foot two-run homer that made it 4-0 instead of 1-0 in favor of the Yankees after the first inning.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Security and local authorities cleared the area as Martin and his team evacuated the stage; the singer later resumed the show once officials deemed conditions under control.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
New Zealand resumed the day on 361-5 after tons by Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell rescued the Black Caps from 86-4.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
On April 30, American Airlines resumed non-stop service between Miami International Airport and Caracas.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The state resumed the death penalty three years later with Smith's execution in May 2025.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
When play resumed, Sinner completely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Vrabel rejoined the Patriots after the draft and resumed his usual head-coaching duties.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
When play resumed, Yankees third baseman then followed with a 420-foot two-run homer that made it 4-0 instead of 1-0 in favor of the Yankees after the first inning.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Security and local authorities cleared the area as Martin and his team evacuated the stage; the singer later resumed the show once officials deemed conditions under control.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumed
Verb
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Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But the Spurs continued to close out, all to end with Wembanyama swatting away Landry Shamet’s layup attempt.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Following a complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The roadway eventually reopened after cleanup was completed, the Tri-Community fire department said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Then, in 2022, a new team of detectives reopened the investigation.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Resumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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