resuming

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

Example Sentences

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Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

South Korea's minister of unification Chung Dong-young said he believes Xi will discuss resuming the US-North Korea talks with Kim.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Jafer will now be spending time with his family before resuming his role as a student leader at King's College.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The mechanics of normalization in the oil market are complex, since resuming global oil flows is less like flipping a switch than rebuilding an ecosystem completely disrupted by the war.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

There was a short break for lunch before resuming work.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick