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 1,000 estimate does not include children who died in state custody but were returned to their families for burial. Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 The film is Bullock’s first in four years, and critics are ever-so-faintly praising her return to the big screen. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026 Campbell quickly returned to his draft party and relayed the info to his family. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Lake Nona quarterback Eli Nickerson returned to action after missing games and rewarded the home crowd with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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