recommencement

noun

Definition of recommencementnext
as in resumption

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Recent Examples of recommencement 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommencement
  1. resumption
  2. renewal
  3. continuation
Noun
  • One is a higher flow of oil and gas through the Persian Gulf, and the other is a resumption of Russian diesel exports.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The resumption of school in the middle of the outbreak has also raised concerns about transmission in classrooms.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of resumption
Noun
  • In late April, Carr directed the FCC Media Bureau to force ABC to apply for renewal of their licenses early.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected.
    — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of renewal
Noun
  • The Other Way is returning with the continuation of two couples’ international love stories.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Smile 2 manages to be a fun continuation of the silly premise established by its 2022 predecessor, proving that the concept of a creepy smile demon can be taken in creative new directions.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuation

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“Recommencement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommencement. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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