in return

phrase

: in reciprocation, compensation, or repayment

Examples of in return in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kremlev was either seeking something in return for his own business or, more likely in this case, some payoff for his benefactor Putin. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

In other words, unnecessary loads of laundry just add wear without giving you much in return. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

So did Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and many, many others, each with the aim of suggesting to officials that they are owed something in return. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In 2023, the UN helped negotiate a road-map agreement that would have allowed the Houthis to pay all public-sector salaries and obtain a share of oil and gas resources in return for a permanent cease-fire and the launch of a political process. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 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