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verb

ri-ˈzüm How to pronounce resume (audio)
Definition of resumenext
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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résumé

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noun

ˈre-zə-ˌmā How to pronounce résumé (audio)
variants 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
Verb
Paul Pogba reached an agreement to terminate his contract with Juventus to resume his career as a free agent after his suspension for doping violations ended. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 His wish came true on May 4, 2026, when, after a more than eight-year hiatus, Cabo Verde Airlines officially resumed its direct flight between Providence, Rhode Island and Praia, Cape Verde. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
Two defensive prospects, Asher Barnett and Beau Akey, are building solid resumes that may involve significant minutes in important roles. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 According to his resume for the superintendent role, Villalobos oversaw improvement in the school district’s South Region during his tenure. — Austin Horn july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
  1. continue
  2. summary
  3. restart
  4. digest
  5. reopen
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  • Sunday’s blackout is the first of August, and comes after the island of 10-million people suffered three in July as the US continues imposing an oil blockade that is testing the country’s aging energy infrastructure.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The trial is expected to hear more than 70 witnesses and continue for months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of continue
Noun
  • That observation may be the clearest summary of Hawk’s philosophy.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Michigan didn’t put the entire Sherrone Moore scandal at Manuel’s feet, but the summary released by the university pointed to numerous issues that occurred on his watch, including a failure to respond quickly to allegations of misconduct.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of summary
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  • After returning home, Cheogyal restarted his life and education in his home county Drago (Luhuo in Chinese), located in the rolling grasslands and mountains of a Tibetan region of Sichuan, on the southeastern corner of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some participants said the experience gave them the confidence to travel without their families, attempt unfamiliar challenges and restart a fitness routine after time away.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of restart
Noun
  • Here’s a quick digest of the latest openings covered by the Star-Telegram.
    — July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Loading it up with heavy, hard-to-digest foods can make recovery even harder.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of digest
Verb
  • The Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight was set to reopen in May 2021 for Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II and Disney’s Cruella.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • The hotel was later meticulously restored by Raffles International and reopened in 1997.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of reopen

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