as in continuing
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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Recent Examples of resuming
After Vonn's crash, the event was called off before resuming the next day.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The Catalina Foothills Association, a neighborhood group, told residents in a letter that authorities were resuming searches in the area immediately.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
This week's talks in Abu Dhabi concluded without a major breakthrough but Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 157 prisoners of war each, resuming such swaps after a five-month pause.
—Yuliia Dysa, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s foreign ministry issued a statement this week proposing resuming cooperation with the United States, but solely on security matters.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has also left the door open to resuming nuclear deal negotiations that collapsed last summer, something the regime has signaled openness to despite their denials of ever desiring or possessing nuclear weapons.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
After the water main break is repaired, area residents are asked to run their water for a few minutes before resuming normal use.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration will need to conduct assessments before resuming flights, which are not likely to begin for a few months.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
New Jersey Transit was resuming service in phases, though much of it was still suspended after being shut down completely during the storm.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The Catalina Foothills Association, a neighborhood group, told residents in a letter that authorities were resuming searches in the area immediately.
—Christopher Weber, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
This week's talks in Abu Dhabi concluded without a major breakthrough but Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 157 prisoners of war each, resuming such swaps after a five-month pause.
—Yuliia Dysa, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Cuba’s foreign ministry issued a statement this week proposing resuming cooperation with the United States, but solely on security matters.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has also left the door open to resuming nuclear deal negotiations that collapsed last summer, something the regime has signaled openness to despite their denials of ever desiring or possessing nuclear weapons.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
After the water main break is repaired, area residents are asked to run their water for a few minutes before resuming normal use.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration will need to conduct assessments before resuming flights, which are not likely to begin for a few months.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
New Jersey Transit was resuming service in phases, though much of it was still suspended after being shut down completely during the storm.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuming
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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The car collided with the bicyclist before continuing another block and hitting the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market location in the Westwood neighborhood.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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An Oklahoma state board on Monday rejected a proposal to open a Jewish charter school, likely restarting a legal fight over public funding of religious education.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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The peace deal would create a transit corridor connecting Azerbaijan to its territory through Armenia, reopening a key sticking point in decades of disputes.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, media outlets have begun reopening their airwaves to critical voices banished in recent years.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Resuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuming. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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