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
The newsletter will be delivered every three weeks during the summer before resuming a weekly delivery schedule during football preseason camp.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and refrain from resuming hostilities during a meeting in Beijing.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The Chicago Transit Authority is resuming normal service on the Green Line, after halting service on its western section due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the Damen stop.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard returned to the starting lineup for Game 6, with Luke Kennard – who failed to make a shot on Wednesday – resuming a reserve role.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Trump reportedly defended the blockade and rejected an Iranian offer to open the straits and continue the ceasefire while resuming nuclear talks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Though People reported that production is resuming without Taylor Frankie Paul or Dakota Mortensen’s involvement, don’t be so sure.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump touted the project for about 90 seconds, extolling the ballroom’s features, before resuming a discussion of how to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry and lower global energy prices.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and refrain from resuming hostilities during a meeting in Beijing.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The Chicago Transit Authority is resuming normal service on the Green Line, after halting service on its western section due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the Damen stop.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The 27-year-old guard returned to the starting lineup for Game 6, with Luke Kennard – who failed to make a shot on Wednesday – resuming a reserve role.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Trump reportedly defended the blockade and rejected an Iranian offer to open the straits and continue the ceasefire while resuming nuclear talks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Though People reported that production is resuming without Taylor Frankie Paul or Dakota Mortensen’s involvement, don’t be so sure.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump touted the project for about 90 seconds, extolling the ballroom’s features, before resuming a discussion of how to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry and lower global energy prices.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuming
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Allied has also called for an injunction to stop Wallace-Harrison from continuing its body removal duties.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Is idling better than restarting my engine?—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Race organisers initially neutralised the race for around ten minutes before restarting with 15km remaining.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and oil inventories rapidly dwindling, investors are betting that the current ceasefire will be extended with a lasting peace eventually reopening the strait.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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“Resuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuming. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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