in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

Examples of in return in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

South Korea, the United States and others say North Korea has also supplied artillery, ammunition and missiles to Russia in return for economic and military assistance. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Mayor Bloomberg didn’t need an admissions preference for his family in return. — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Xi did not present Trump a public gift in return during the dinner. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Gonzalez Reyes offered to help the man with immigration issues if the food-truck operator helped him in return, according to the affidavit. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in return

• overturn
• taciturn
• unconcern
• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne