Definitions

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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Yet the single blemish on his resume is eternally painful to Dodgers fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Over the weekend, he canceled plans for his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, a real-estate buddy who lacks any professional diplomatic experience, to resume the discussions sans Vance.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Now, though, it is free to resume its longtime quest to take a bigger slice of the Wall Street pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Robertson and Higgins resume on Wednesday at 10:00 BST.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Shackleton turned away and ordered the men to resume their backbreaking, futile work.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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