resumed

past tense of resume

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Recent Examples of resumed But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The truce unraveled after both sides resumed attacks on each other’s military installations and other infrastructure. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Trump resumed the war with Iran and said the deal was history. Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 The bodies of the remaining three victims, all men, were recovered Monday after search efforts resumed. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026 The only human intervention was the fire order, after which the computer resumed control for the actual release. David Szondy july 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 As play resumed, a cross into the box was kept alive by Williams’ head, and the ball landed right at the foot of Torres. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 England resumed at 130-6 on Monday, the fourth and final day, with a distant target of 457, more than double any successful fourth-innings chase in women's test history. ABC News, 13 July 2026 Oil prices have eased in recent weeks as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed, but many drivers have yet to see significant relief at gas stations. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumed
Verb
  • The rabid cheering section continued through the bottom of the ninth when Jo Adell came to the dish with the bases loaded and a tie ballgame with the chance to walk it off.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Harrison’s concerns from college — soft routes, struggling with press coverage — have continued in the NFL.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Hayabusa2's ion engine system restarted on July 9 to begin the cruise toward two Earth flybys in 2027 and 2028 and will fire for around four months.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • Israel warned Iran missiles launched toward neighboring Jordan could cause fire to spill over into its territory for the first time since fighting restarted.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The restaurant reopened after a follow-up inspection and scored 93.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Covid-19 shut down Delicias Import’s restaurant customers overnight, and some never reopened.
    Paula de la Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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“Resumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumed. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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