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Definitions

restart

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed reestablish reinstate renew reopen restore resume return to
STRONG
recapitulate recommence
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop

Example Sentences

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Chiles wrapped up the Bruins’ first rotation with a handstand fall off the tall uneven bar to begin and had to restart her routine, costing her a half-point reduction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“Even if there is a good resolution, this isn’t a faucet that can turn back on. We don’t have a peace button you can push to restart those wells.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that talks aimed at ending the war in Iran could restart this week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Pubill was one of three Atletico players booked in the first leg, when he stopped the ball with his hand after goalkeeper Juan Musso had appeared to restart play with a goal-kick.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“I think that I will shut down. But I think you could simply press the button again to restart me.”

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown