RESUMPTION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resumption

noun

Definition of resumption

as in recommencement

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Recent Examples of resumption That might not be enough hope to field first-choice lineups Sunday, or at least play them sparingly, with just three days’ rest — and another Leagues Cup match in the middle of the week and the resumption of their respective leagues next weekend. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 Trump has asserted that the resumption of daily fighting resets the 60-day limit of waging war without congressional approval, an interpretation of the War Powers Resolution which has raised eyebrows among national security experts and lawmakers. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Foreign airlines remain hesitant about the Gulf, with Air France-KLM repeatedly postponing the resumption of regular flights, for example. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 The World Endurance Championship, the premier global sports car series, is set to scrap its plans to return to the Middle East at the end of the year, due to the resumption of hostilities in the region. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resumption

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Noun

Should the technology trade conflict ease, the recommencement of direct sales could substitute some of this shadow demand, offering Nvidia a clearer and more scalable growth trajectory in China.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Following the recommencement of football after the pandemic, Real Madrid won the La Liga title with what many thought were helpful and controversial decisions granted by VAR in their favor.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023

Definition of recommencement

Noun

The five-year licenses of Flying Food Group and scores of other airport vendors came up for renewal at the end of June, during a chaotic time for the airport authority.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The letter warned non-compliance would result in a non-renewal.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewal

Noun

This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The evening marked a continuation of struggles for Zack Wheeler, who lacked command from the first inning onward.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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