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verb

ri-ˈzüm How to pronounce resume (audio)
Definition of resumenext
as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed

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résumé

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noun

ˈre-zə-ˌmā How to pronounce résumé (audio)
variants or resume also resumé
as in summary
a short statement of the main points a book on the assassination that is in effect a résumé of all of the evidence that points to a conspiracy

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Recent Examples of resume
Verb
Smith has at least resumed throwing and took swings Thursday, Roberts said, but he isn’t expected to return before the All-Star break. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The Kansas City Current resumed its National Women’s Soccer League season on Friday night in Colorado. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Noun
According to his resume, Finks first joined the LRPD as an officer in 1990. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2026 Hey, if James led the Timberwolves, of all franchises, to a title, that’s another significant notch on an already remarkable resume. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resume
  1. continue
  2. summary
  3. restart
  4. digest
  5. reopen
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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
Definition of continue
Noun
  • In a summary docket entry last week, first reported by Reason magazine, Barber sided with the Post.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of summary
Verb
  • At this price, a 5-year plan beats paying for lessons or restarting with a new app every few months.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • The eggs enter dormancy and survive the winter, restarting the cycle the following year.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of restart
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  • From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • This is the online edition of The Wiretap newsletter, your weekly digest of cybersecurity, internet privacy and surveillance news.
    — Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of digest
Verb
  • The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • California’s Disneyland reopened one of its most iconic rides following a refurbishment, bringing the beloved attraction back with groundbreaking, next-generation technology.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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