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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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But the U.S. attorney’s office didn’t issue a public exoneration, and officials suggested they could restart the investigation at any time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

But on Thursday, a US official confirmed to AFP that Washington was launching its own international coalition to restart shipping, dubbed "the Maritime Freedom Construct".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In a letter to the House of Commons on Tuesday, Pollard said he had "agreed to restart the acceptance of vehicles from General Dynamics", while acknowledging the system had "not been good enough" for soldiers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Since then, she has tried to restart fuel shipments, but has been vetoed by the U.S., according to people familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

His fingers were twitching, eager to restart their tapping, when a low tremor interrupted his thoughts.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray