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
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
What if Israel resumes attacks on Iran?
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Divers from the Michigan City Police Department will continue to help the Indiana DNR find the missing child when the search resumes.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
And when the pro action resumes, everyone gravitates to the nearest TV screen to watch their heroes and refuel their dreams.
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Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Robbie Ray will be on the mound once game one of the series resumes.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The authority added that there are no flights scheduled at DCA after noon on July 4, and that terminal services will be reduced until the flight schedule resumes on July 5.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The series resumes Saturday evening.
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Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Applicants from the Ivy League and other elite schools showed up at interviews bearing impressive academic resumes.
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Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With free childcare provided, women were able to get assistance with resumes, hair and makeup help from Ulta Beauty, as well as a complementary professional headshot.
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Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
There are unrestricted free agents with strong starting resumes, young prospects approaching the end of their waiver-exempt status that could be on the move and even goalies with the Vezina Trophy and the Stanley Cup already to their name that might swap teams.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even if a final peace deal is reached and oil resumes flowing reliably from the Middle East, experts warn prices will likely remain elevated for some time.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Even if a final peace deal is reached and oil resumes flowing reliably from the Middle East, experts warn prices will likely remain elevated for some time.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Verb
There are 19 games left to play when the league resumes following its World Cup break in July.
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Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
What if Israel resumes attacks on Iran?
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Divers from the Michigan City Police Department will continue to help the Indiana DNR find the missing child when the search resumes.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
And when the pro action resumes, everyone gravitates to the nearest TV screen to watch their heroes and refuel their dreams.
—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Robbie Ray will be on the mound once game one of the series resumes.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The authority added that there are no flights scheduled at DCA after noon on July 4, and that terminal services will be reduced until the flight schedule resumes on July 5.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The series resumes Saturday evening.
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Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Noun
The future of the beloved bird is uncertain as construction resumes.
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Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Applicants from the Ivy League and other elite schools showed up at interviews bearing impressive academic resumes.
—
Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With free childcare provided, women were able to get assistance with resumes, hair and makeup help from Ulta Beauty, as well as a complementary professional headshot.
—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
There are unrestricted free agents with strong starting resumes, young prospects approaching the end of their waiver-exempt status that could be on the move and even goalies with the Vezina Trophy and the Stanley Cup already to their name that might swap teams.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even if a final peace deal is reached and oil resumes flowing reliably from the Middle East, experts warn prices will likely remain elevated for some time.
—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Even if a final peace deal is reached and oil resumes flowing reliably from the Middle East, experts warn prices will likely remain elevated for some time.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resumes
Verb
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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
Noun
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Speaking of data, the system can also sync with an Apple Watch to display session summaries that include statistics like duration, shot count and calories burned.
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
Verb
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Instead, Rue restarts her Bible audiobook from the beginning and considers her pill bottle.
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Eliminating them restarts the project clock.
Noun
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This is because the fermentation process involved in making sourdough bread pre-digests, or breaks down, some of the wheat components—including gluten.
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Momentum is firm and trending higher even as the price digests.
Verb
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An Amazon spokesperson said that all shifts were canceled and employees were sent home with pay after the shooting, and on-site grief counseling will be available when the building reopens.
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The bill sets the price; FERC reopens the rules that set the order of the line.
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“Resumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resumes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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