as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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or resume
also resumé
as in summary
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 resume
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
The high court acted after Griffen's participation in a prayer vigil with members of his church congregation during demonstrations at the Governor's Mansion protesting Arkansas' plans to resume executions after a 12-year hiatus.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Hawke has amassed a veteran’s resume as an actor in less than a decade, working with auteurs such as Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Gia Coppola, while also starring in Netflix’s TV show Stranger Things.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Verb
McIntosh said Wednesday they would not be resumed until the hotline was fixed.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
The high court acted after Griffen's participation in a prayer vigil with members of his church congregation during demonstrations at the Governor's Mansion protesting Arkansas' plans to resume executions after a 12-year hiatus.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Noun
The district worked with Hanover Research K-12 and Sonia Soltero, a DePaul University professor with an extensive resume in the field of dual language education, to put together a report on the district’s dual language programs, which was presented Tuesday.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Hawke has amassed a veteran’s resume as an actor in less than a decade, working with auteurs such as Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Gia Coppola, while also starring in Netflix’s TV show Stranger Things.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
Verb
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Grateful Dead will continue their anniversary celebrations with a massive box set that’s out on May 30.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
21 May 2025
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Trump’s other orders would also ease the regulatory process on approving new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains, according to a draft summary obtained by Reuters.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The Trump administration instead restarted Treasury offsets in early May, notifying borrowers whose federal benefits may be impacted.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Rich people were able to leave, but the poor did not have the funds to restart elsewhere.—
Jeremy Ney,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Now read the latest Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy, and Android headlines in Forbes' weekly smartphone news digest...—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Over the next three months, the newspaper offered a weekly digest of anarchist arguments.—
Geoffrey Baym,
The Conversation,
5 May 2025
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Carolina Theatre reopened in March with much fanfare following $90 million in restoration and renovation work on the nearly century-old venue.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Port Ellen reopened in 2024 and celebrated with Gemini, a $60,000 (£45,000) release of a pair of exceptional 44 year old single malts that showcase both the past and future of the distillery.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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But Golden Dome may ultimately cost much more than Trump’s staggering $175-billion sum.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
21 May 2025
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The money is coming from aging baby boomers and members of the silent generation, who have amassed a staggering sum in home equity, investments and other assets over the years.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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