as in continues
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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variants
or resumes
also resumés
as in summaries
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 resumes
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The first is that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes before the end of March.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The continental tournament resumes at BMO Stadium on April 7 against Mexican giant Cruz Azul, with the second leg at the reigning CONCACAF champions’ temporary home in Puebla on April 14.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
When the battery drops below 10%, the robot automatically returns to the charging station and resumes work once the battery is recharged.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Martine Moïse, who was also shot and seriously wounded but survived, was expected to continue her testimony when the trial resumes Wednesday morning.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
To cut down on the risk of rotting, use perlite and later transplant into potting soil after the plant resumes growth.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
If the season resumes, however, Batey, Brown and other athletes who left the country would be expected to return.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts say prices are likely to remain elevated until shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But so are realignment and the increasingly difficult process of scheduling non-conference games that can strengthen resumes and NET rankings.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Job labs on resumes, interviewing and applying for a job are May 6 and May 20.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Acceptable uses generally include formatting resumes, explaining technical concepts and brainstorming, while inappropriate uses include using AI to invent skills, achievements or complete assessments.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with frustrated job seekers submitting hundreds of applications with no callbacks and overqualified candidates desperately throwing resumes at entry-level positions.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The First Four features a mix of midmajor programs and Power Four squads with middling resumes battling in Dayton, Ohio.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Overall, there are six coaches in the East Region with Final Four appearances on their resumes, four of whom have coached teams to national titles.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Left-hander David Peterson will start Saturday when the series resumes.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The first is that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes before the end of March.
—CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The continental tournament resumes at BMO Stadium on April 7 against Mexican giant Cruz Azul, with the second leg at the reigning CONCACAF champions’ temporary home in Puebla on April 14.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
When the battery drops below 10%, the robot automatically returns to the charging station and resumes work once the battery is recharged.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Martine Moïse, who was also shot and seriously wounded but survived, was expected to continue her testimony when the trial resumes Wednesday morning.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
To cut down on the risk of rotting, use perlite and later transplant into potting soil after the plant resumes growth.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
If the season resumes, however, Batey, Brown and other athletes who left the country would be expected to return.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Pistole said the uncertainty, coupled with TSA’s typical annual attrition rate of about 7%, could mean delays will continue even after pay resumes.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Analysts say prices are likely to remain elevated until shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
But so are realignment and the increasingly difficult process of scheduling non-conference games that can strengthen resumes and NET rankings.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Job labs on resumes, interviewing and applying for a job are May 6 and May 20.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Acceptable uses generally include formatting resumes, explaining technical concepts and brainstorming, while inappropriate uses include using AI to invent skills, achievements or complete assessments.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Social media is rife with frustrated job seekers submitting hundreds of applications with no callbacks and overqualified candidates desperately throwing resumes at entry-level positions.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The First Four features a mix of midmajor programs and Power Four squads with middling resumes battling in Dayton, Ohio.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Overall, there are six coaches in the East Region with Final Four appearances on their resumes, four of whom have coached teams to national titles.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumes
Verb
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From here, slow travel continues across county lines.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Video tools include text-to-video, image-to-video, caption generation, YouTube summaries, transcriptions, and translations.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Translation tools, meeting summaries and captions have the ability to smooth over gaps in fluency and assist non-native speakers in writing emails, translating, and functioning more confidently in English-first settings.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The owner plans pop-ups and even a cookbook to help tide over generations of fans over until the restaurant reopens in a new development complex.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Once the government reopens, employees will have to wait for back pay.—
Emilie Megnien,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Resumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumes. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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