start over

phrasal verb

started over; starting over; starts over

chiefly US

1

: to begin doing something again

I'm sorry, but you'll have to start over (again).

She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start (her life) over.

2

: to begin to happen again

In the spring, the eggs hatch, and the cycle starts (all) over (again).

Examples of start over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The trainer-rider combination is one of the most successful in the game, but no starts over this surface and no stakes wins does not make this one attractive here. —Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Many of the conflicts, which allegedly started over a parking spot spat, were documented by Jordan. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025

Adrian Morejón, still just 26, has realized his potential to become one of the best relievers in the major leagues after a few fits and starts over his decade in the organization. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

After eight starts over three seasons at Iowa State, Ellis is set up for a big role with CSU. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for start over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover