return to

verb

returned to; returning to; returns to
1
: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time
When do you return to school?
2
: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time
She hopes to return to working at home next week.
3
: to start an activity again that relates to (something)
He returned to his book after feeding the cat.
Let's return to your first question.
4
: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)
She soon returned to her old habits.
His breathing returned to normal.

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The Kansas City Royals welcomed the San Diego Padres to Kauffman Stadium on Friday night in both teams’ return to action following Major League Baseball’s All-Star break. Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Home at Last Odysseus returned to Ithaca 20 years after his initial departure, disguised as a beggar. Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026 In ready-to-wear, knitwear, polos and swimwear also grew while women’s handbags returned to growth and are attracting new customers, Burberry said. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Kelce was recently photographed returning to training in Florida. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for return to

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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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