in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

Examples of in return in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Investors lend the government money for a set period of time, and, in return, the government pays them interest on that loan. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

And the answer, as is almost always the case in return-to-play scenarios, is no one knows for sure. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The only thing the company offered in return was some merch and a chance to visit X’s headquarters. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026

At town board meetings, residents have raised pointed questions about what the town is actually receiving in return for hosting one of the state’s largest AI data center buildouts. — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 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