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 Kim-Xi meeting could include discussions on resuming Chinese tourism to North Korea and opening a bridge over the Yalu River that has remained unused years after its completion, Koh said.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
The 2026 Kelly Cup Finals will now take a break for a few days before resuming midweek in Estero, Florida.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Although resuming his normal testosterone dosage shortly after the procedure, Kenny’s menstrual cycle started to return.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The airport partially reopened later, with Kuwait Airways flights resuming at a different terminal, according to civil aviation authorities.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Rather than avoiding overlap with the World Cup, the league is strategically resuming regular-season play during the knockout rounds, when fewer matches are scheduled and fan attention becomes more concentrated.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Up next Both teams are off Monday before resuming play Tuesday.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Shortly after liberals and conservatives announced a reconciliation, the colonel orchestrated a new armed uprising, resuming the war.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
ABC News, 7 June 2026
The 2026 Kelly Cup Finals will now take a break for a few days before resuming midweek in Estero, Florida.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Although resuming his normal testosterone dosage shortly after the procedure, Kenny’s menstrual cycle started to return.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Other patients will continue to be referred to other facilities after initial treatment and stabilization as teams continue to assess security risks before resuming additional services.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The airport partially reopened later, with Kuwait Airways flights resuming at a different terminal, according to civil aviation authorities.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Rather than avoiding overlap with the World Cup, the league is strategically resuming regular-season play during the knockout rounds, when fewer matches are scheduled and fan attention becomes more concentrated.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Up next Both teams are off Monday before resuming play Tuesday.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Shortly after liberals and conservatives announced a reconciliation, the colonel orchestrated a new armed uprising, resuming the war.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuming
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Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That was also my philosophy coming here and restarting my life.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Trump has also repeatedly shown interest in restarting high-level US diplomacy with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The project comes as Anne Arundel County also looks to expand its access to public boat ramps, especially after closing and reopening the ramp at Discovery Village, the only public ramp close to some residents.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The initiative risks further chilling negotiations on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and paving the way for more detailed talks over Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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