returnee
noun
re·turn·ee
ri-ˌtər-ˈnē 
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In all likelihood, there won’t be many returnees from this most recent staff.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
This is why Yao’s appointment at Tencent matters beyond the symbolism of a young returnee from OpenAI.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Two of the Broncos’ latest injury-reserve returnees won’t make their playoff debuts Saturday, as linebacker Drew Sanders and tight end Lucas Krull were both ruled out for Denver-Buffalo.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Sincere Edwards, who missed most of last season with an injury, and Isaiah Nixon are the two returnees at edge with the most experience.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
This is why Yao’s appointment at Tencent matters beyond the symbolism of a young returnee from OpenAI.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Two of the Broncos’ latest injury-reserve returnees won’t make their playoff debuts Saturday, as linebacker Drew Sanders and tight end Lucas Krull were both ruled out for Denver-Buffalo.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Sincere Edwards, who missed most of last season with an injury, and Isaiah Nixon are the two returnees at edge with the most experience.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Returnee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/returnee. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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returnee
noun
re·turn·ee
ri-ˌtər-ˈnē
: one who returns
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