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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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Gold could resume its longer-term uptrend if it maintains its central bank reserve asset status and geopolitical issues resolve.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

U.S. officials said talks would resume on Monday.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He also said that Nike would resume offering full-year and long-term financial forecasts at its investor day in the fall.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“If refineries are shut down, it will take a long time to resume normal oil production even after the conflict subsides,” the report said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The others resume talking, about the ration-card bottleneck and fake identification papers.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.