in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

Examples of in return in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In April of this year, Villa Vie taped letters to the door of each cabin, asking for emergency loans and promising between twelve and twenty-four per-cent interest in return. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Having seen non-Indigenous filmmakers come to the Arctic and offer little in return, the Inuit co-creators, who both live in Nunavut, were determined to give back to their community. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

It has not been disclosed what or how much the hackers are asking in return for releasing the system. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Vision is still frustrated and furious over the ways Ultron tricked and used him, but yelling at an opponent that won’t get riled in return isn’t satisfying. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 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