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resume

[ri-zoom] / rɪˈzum /
VERB
begin again
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue go on proceed regain reopen restart return to take up
STRONG
recapitulate recommence recoup repossess retake
WEAK
assume again carry on come back go on with keep on keep up occupy again pick up reassume reinstitute reoccupy take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop
résumé
NOUN
outline of experience
Synonyms
WEAK
CV abstract bio biography curriculum vitae digest epitome précis recapitulation review rundown sum summary summation summing-up synopsis vita work history

Example Sentences

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U.S. officials said talks would resume on Monday.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Instead, when United resume their league programme against Leeds at Old Trafford on 13 April, they will do so knowing Champions League qualification is within reach.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He also said that Nike would resume offering full-year and long-term financial forecasts at its investor day in the fall.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Production at Woodside’s Karratha plant was also interrupted, but CBA assumes it will resume full output, Dhar says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I saw the rabbi smile broadly, then look down at his book and resume reading.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.