as in continues
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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variants
or resumes
also resumés
as in summaries
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 resumes
Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
If the talks falter or, even worse, if fighting resumes, Vance could quickly find himself in the crosshairs of critics within and outside of his mercurial boss’ inner circle.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But all bets are off if the conflict resumes.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The three-game series resumes on Tuesday night when southpaw Kyle Freeland takes on Houston right-hander Mike Burrows.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
If that vote fails or does not happen within the 21-day period, the president resumes his powers immediately.
—Kirsten Matoy Carlson, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Mesa is 16-0 and resumes action this week with a two-game series against Murrieta Valley.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Keep damaged plants moist and apply fertilizer as growth resumes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Job seekers use it to write their resumes.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, more students than ever are showing up — or quickly filling their resumes — with research publications, non-profit leadership roles, competitive sports, side projects, startup experience, and corporate internships.
—Gorick Ng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Their regular season consists of priming pitchers for October, not padding their resumes for awards.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Both young actors have impressive resumes.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
However, both Fletcher Loyer and Kaufman-Renn seem like players that could also go in the second round of the NBA Draft, or join teams after the draft, based on their strong resumes, which not only include winning, but sticking with a program and emerging with their degrees and basketball skills.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Pistole said the uncertainty, coupled with TSA’s typical annual attrition rate of about 7%, could mean delays will continue even after pay resumes.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trial resumes with defense questions The trial resumed with further testimony from Ranger Espinoza.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
If the talks falter or, even worse, if fighting resumes, Vance could quickly find himself in the crosshairs of critics within and outside of his mercurial boss’ inner circle.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
But all bets are off if the conflict resumes.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The three-game series resumes on Tuesday night when southpaw Kyle Freeland takes on Houston right-hander Mike Burrows.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
If that vote fails or does not happen within the 21-day period, the president resumes his powers immediately.
—Kirsten Matoy Carlson, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Mesa is 16-0 and resumes action this week with a two-game series against Murrieta Valley.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Keep damaged plants moist and apply fertilizer as growth resumes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
One possibility is that the ceasefire lasts only two weeks, is shaky throughout – as seen with Israel’s bombing of Lebanon after the ceasefire was declared – and war resumes.
—Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Job seekers use it to write their resumes.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, more students than ever are showing up — or quickly filling their resumes — with research publications, non-profit leadership roles, competitive sports, side projects, startup experience, and corporate internships.
—Gorick Ng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Their regular season consists of priming pitchers for October, not padding their resumes for awards.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Both young actors have impressive resumes.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
However, both Fletcher Loyer and Kaufman-Renn seem like players that could also go in the second round of the NBA Draft, or join teams after the draft, based on their strong resumes, which not only include winning, but sticking with a program and emerging with their degrees and basketball skills.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Pistole said the uncertainty, coupled with TSA’s typical annual attrition rate of about 7%, could mean delays will continue even after pay resumes.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumes
Verb
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But his writing only survives in brief quotes or summaries.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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California state employees, meanwhile, are piloting Poppy, a generative AI tool that can produce executive summaries, retrieve data for reports and audits and automate technical processes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Petrochemical supply chains could take months to recover from the current disruption even if the strait reopens promptly, the CEO of Dow, the chemicals corporation, said at a recent conference.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens quickly, oil prices will soar even higher as physical shortages take hold.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Resumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumes. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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