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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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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

“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

But sources have indicated that talks will restart in the close season.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

If attacks on Iran resumed, it would restart its military operations, Araghchi warned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I erase the mess in my brain and restart again and again.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty