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
Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 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
Tillis said Sunday that the Justice Department assured him any appeal would be focused on the judge's basis for quashing the subpoenas rather than a vehicle for resuming the investigation.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 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
The status of further peace talks and other key details of the current relationship between the warring powers have grown increasingly opaque, with Trump vacillating between resuming saber-rattling rhetoric and indicating Washington’s readiness for additional negotiations with Iran.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 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
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 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
Tillis said Sunday that the Justice Department assured him any appeal would be focused on the judge's basis for quashing the subpoenas rather than a vehicle for resuming the investigation.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 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
The status of further peace talks and other key details of the current relationship between the warring powers have grown increasingly opaque, with Trump vacillating between resuming saber-rattling rhetoric and indicating Washington’s readiness for additional negotiations with Iran.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 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
Verb
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The Lakers committed 24 turnovers in Game 4 in Houston, the Rockets continuing to push the Lakers out of their offensive rhythm.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Just a week ago, on April 27, traders thought the most likely scenario was the strait reopening by July 1.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of reopening anytime soon.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Resuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuming. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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