RESTART Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

restart

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈstärt

Definition of restart

as in to resume

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 restart The Saudis are now restarting their export logistics in the Gulf and not just clearing the pre-war oil backlog, Prema said. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The president said in a June 26 speech that renovations would restart following the Independence Day holiday. — James Powel, USA Today, 28 June 2026 After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Assemblymember Alex Lee announced on Wednesday that $20 million in the 2026-27 fiscal budget has been allocated to restart the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program after the program paused at the end of June due to a lack of funding. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for restart

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The bank said previous interventions had only temporarily interrupted the yen’s slide before USD/JPY resumed climbing, and expects a similar pattern if authorities intervene again.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
When play resumed in the seventh inning, the loud crackle of fireworks could be heard in the distance.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of resume

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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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The light rail’s Green Line will reopen after construction of the new light rail station at Seventh Street and Railyards Boulevard is completed, which is expected later this summer.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
The lack of direct talks further complicates efforts to find a lasting end to the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 June 2026

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