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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
No sign of when their paychecks might resume.
—Jenny Abamu, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Over the past month, she's resumed sharing day-in-the-life, diary-style vlogs and remains open about her grieving process and journey in therapy.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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The vessel has since resumed its itinerary.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
No sign of when their paychecks might resume.
—Jenny Abamu, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Over the past month, she's resumed sharing day-in-the-life, diary-style vlogs and remains open about her grieving process and journey in therapy.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
Verb
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After making 10 of its 15 three-point attempts in the first quarter, the Heat then missed 15 of its next 16 threes a stretch that continued well into the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Users will be able to access their Wrapped summary through a pop-up in the Spotify app once it is released.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Follow the prompts and wait for your phone to restart.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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South Florida has long provided a refuge for those seeking to restart their lives, and immigrants have contributed to a booming economy and a vibrant cultural milieu.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the twelfth title in her bestselling McKellar Math line—which introduces math concepts in fun, easy-to-digest ways—this one has a more personal focus.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The uncertainty of the coaching staff led Irvin to reopen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The endpoint of a new stopgap bill is only one in a complex series of connected issues that need to be addressed in order to reopen the government over the next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is still up in the air.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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