as in continuing
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 resuming
Russian military officials have said that the site is ready for resuming the tests, if necessary.
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Two and three months ago, Wall Street was captivated by another stellar earnings season, a Federal Reserve resuming rate cuts into a steady economy and constant ecstatic new projections for AI spending.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Penguins have three days off before resuming at home on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
While the shipping industry and the Suez Canal have been yearning for a wider carrier comeback, the Houthis have not ruled out resuming the attacks if a Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Some healthcare providers recommend taking berberine supplements for about three to six months, then taking a break for a few months (one or two) before resuming.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Waymo is resuming its driverless taxi service after a large blackout across San Francisco stranded its cars in the streets Saturday night.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Since resuming the crackdown in July, police have referred at least 245 oversized vehicle households to the city’s safe parking program, Hoffman said.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Late Nights & Young Romance Tour also continues with week with two nights in Brooklyn to close out the North American leg of the trek before resuming in New Zealand and Australia next month.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Two and three months ago, Wall Street was captivated by another stellar earnings season, a Federal Reserve resuming rate cuts into a steady economy and constant ecstatic new projections for AI spending.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
The Penguins have three days off before resuming at home on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
While the shipping industry and the Suez Canal have been yearning for a wider carrier comeback, the Houthis have not ruled out resuming the attacks if a Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Some healthcare providers recommend taking berberine supplements for about three to six months, then taking a break for a few months (one or two) before resuming.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Waymo is resuming its driverless taxi service after a large blackout across San Francisco stranded its cars in the streets Saturday night.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Since resuming the crackdown in July, police have referred at least 245 oversized vehicle households to the city’s safe parking program, Hoffman said.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The Late Nights & Young Romance Tour also continues with week with two nights in Brooklyn to close out the North American leg of the trek before resuming in New Zealand and Australia next month.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuming
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Search and rescue efforts were continuing for the 27 missing, Maranan said, citing an initial police report.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The suspect started to run away, then pulled out a gun and fired at the homeowner before continuing to flee, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adding to the complexity of the situation, a new California law, SB 237, now requires oil facilities idled for five years or more on January 1 to obtain a permit from the California Coastal Commission before restarting operations.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The government’s focus seems to be shifting toward restarting the economy, which has been flashing warning signs this week.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, overall rebuilding efforts can be slowed as lots sit empty and the positive impacts of mass rebuilding — people coming back to neighborhoods, stores reopening — are diminished.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, reopening the case by sending it back to the district court to reinstate the wage-theft claims for further proceedings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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