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Definitions

restart

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed reestablish reinstate renew reopen restore resume return to
STRONG
recapitulate recommence
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop

Example Sentences

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Chiles wrapped up the Bruins’ first rotation with a handstand fall off the tall uneven bar to begin and had to restart her routine, costing her a half-point reduction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that talks aimed at ending the war in Iran could restart this week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Iranian side has not yet responded to Trump's remarks, but United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said it was "highly probable" that talks would restart.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If attacks on Iran resumed, it would restart its military operations, Araghchi warned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They will have to restart, something they’ve grown used to doing; their youth is packed with more history than most teens their age.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera