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
Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, government workers furloughed during the shutdown will not receive pay until federal funding resumes.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Things are getting hairy once again as Disney resumes development on a live-action movie adaptation of Tangled.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Once funding resumes, all employees are expected to receive back pay.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Westfield residents should hold onto information from the Census Bureau, such as notes left on their doors, as the information will be valid when the process resumes, according to the city.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump has signaled a willingness for additional strikes if Iran resumes nuclear activity, while Tehran has rejected negotiations and emphasized military readiness, suggesting that any escalation could have immediate regional and global consequences.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The drama series resumes with episode 12, picking up following the cliffhanger in episode 11, in which Karen left and disappeared, leaving her baby in the crib.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Camellias begin setting flower buds when growth resumes in spring and summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
If Hamas doesn't disarm—or Israel resumes its bombings of Gaza—the entire peace plan risks unraveling.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, government workers furloughed during the shutdown will not receive pay until federal funding resumes.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Things are getting hairy once again as Disney resumes development on a live-action movie adaptation of Tangled.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Once funding resumes, all employees are expected to receive back pay.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Westfield residents should hold onto information from the Census Bureau, such as notes left on their doors, as the information will be valid when the process resumes, according to the city.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Trump has signaled a willingness for additional strikes if Iran resumes nuclear activity, while Tehran has rejected negotiations and emphasized military readiness, suggesting that any escalation could have immediate regional and global consequences.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The drama series resumes with episode 12, picking up following the cliffhanger in episode 11, in which Karen left and disappeared, leaving her baby in the crib.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Camellias begin setting flower buds when growth resumes in spring and summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumes
Verb
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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That will be something worth monitoring as the series continues.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 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,
10 Oct. 2025
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The mechanisms that enable governance—the testing methods, risk summaries, and conditions under which systems are allowed or delayed—deserve daylight.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately however, while Democrats may be in a slightly more precarious position, until the government reopens – and throughout the course of the current shutdown – both parties have work to do.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The ripple effects of a shutdown can remain for many months after the government reopens.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Resumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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