return to
phrasal 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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Egyptian authorities said the first day of operations will allow up to 50 Palestinians to cross in each direction, a figure that reflects the narrow scope of the initial reopening rather than a full return to prewar travel.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The House will return to session on Monday after a weeklong recess.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah, who has served as the MC for the ceremony five times before (including last year), returned to host the show that included performances by Carpenter, Bieber, Clipse, Lady Gaga, and more.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Pete Davidson returned to the show as Homan, addressing ICE and CBP agents who are just as smart and qualified as reports have stated.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The House will return to session on Monday after a weeklong recess.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Trevor Noah, who has served as the MC for the ceremony five times before (including last year), returned to host the show that included performances by Carpenter, Bieber, Clipse, Lady Gaga, and more.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Pete Davidson returned to the show as Homan, addressing ICE and CBP agents who are just as smart and qualified as reports have stated.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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