in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

Examples of in return in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The official added that China would offer more permits for rare earths as a bargaining chip, without disclosing details on what Beijing would seek in return. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

In fact, every euro invested in tax incentives for international productions generates nine euros in return for the Spanish economy. — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 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