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
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Cannes highlighted Travolta’s flying resume — he’s certified to fly Boeing 707s, 737s, and 747s, Bombardier’s Global Express and was the first private pilot to fly an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Talks between the two parties are expected to resume this month.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Style’s resume speaks for itself.
—Charles Baggarly
april 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Cannes highlighted Travolta’s flying resume — he’s certified to fly Boeing 707s, 737s, and 747s, Bombardier’s Global Express and was the first private pilot to fly an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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The 27-year-old Dominican continued his ascension with six innings of one-run ball in the Padres’ 3-2 win over the Red Sox in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The chase continued for several minutes until Judon crashed into a Ford sedan near the intersection of Garey Avenue and County Road, killing both of the vehicle's occupants.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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A student who had asked AI for a chapter summary instead of reading the chapter might get the broad strokes, but there is a strong chance that the one specific detail the quiz will ask about did not make it into the summary, Buck said.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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While doubts remain about the agreement and whether oil flows will actually restart, the president’s about-face still managed to lift markets.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fire stopped for a time, but then restarted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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It’s put together in an easy-to-digest package, often accompanied by video clips that show what the numbers are saying.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest.—
Kriston Capps,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Equally significant are WildLand’s social investments—neighborhood sites restored in consultation with the community—such as Burr’s of Tongue, a heritage bakery in Sutherland, and the Dores Inn, a beloved pub on the southern shores of Loch Ness that will reopen in 2027.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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