as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after being shut down for three years, the power plant will restart operations this week
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Recent Examples of restarting
One Iranian source told CNN that Tehran could see talks restarting if the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiping them down during your spring deep clean prevents that cycle from restarting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Investors bet on peace talks restarting soon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The zoo announced a new giant panda conservation agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association on April 23, 2026, officially restarting a partnership that had been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s zoo experience for decades.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
A lot of work goes into restarting production on a show, and a lot of things have changed.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Engineers hope that could leave open the possibility of restarting the instrument in the future if more power becomes available.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At this point, restarting the engine would be extremely difficult.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiping them down during your spring deep clean prevents that cycle from restarting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Investors bet on peace talks restarting soon.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The zoo announced a new giant panda conservation agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association on April 23, 2026, officially restarting a partnership that had been a cornerstone of Atlanta’s zoo experience for decades.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
A lot of work goes into restarting production on a show, and a lot of things have changed.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Engineers hope that could leave open the possibility of restarting the instrument in the future if more power becomes available.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restarting
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Tillis said Sunday that the Justice Department assured him any appeal would be focused on the judge's basis for quashing the subpoenas rather than a vehicle for resuming the investigation.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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President Zelensky signaled openness to resuming peace talks in Azerbaijan.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers committed 24 turnovers in Game 4 in Houston, the Rockets continuing to push the Lakers out of their offensive rhythm.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of nations push for reopening of strait Dozens of nations repeated calls to open the critical waterway in a joint statement led by Bahrain.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roads around the city are reopening in the opposite order that they were shut down and some closures could be around for another week.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Restarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restarting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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