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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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For now Steinberg considers his Save the Cinerama Dome campaign, which began in April 2021, paused but he hopes to resume it as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The company will resume commercial suborbital flights late this year, selling 50 tickets at $750,000 each.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

She is having to resume using it for holiday rentals just to cover the council tax bill.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Scotland's ferry shortage is reaching a "much better place" with a third major vessel set to resume service, CalMac says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“He must have been impressed with your resume, Mister-Big-Time-Restaurant-Manager,” said Mom.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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