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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Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Miami Hurricanes’ goal this season was getting to Omaha, returning to the College World Series for the first time in a decade.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
After returning to the United States, investigators say O’Rourke continued the alleged scam by encouraging friends and family members to organize additional fundraising events on her behalf.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Thunder sniffed their shot as the first team to return to consecutive finals since Kerr’s Warriors.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Miami Hurricanes’ goal this season was getting to Omaha, returning to the College World Series for the first time in a decade.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
After returning to the United States, investigators say O’Rourke continued the alleged scam by encouraging friends and family members to organize additional fundraising events on her behalf.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Thunder sniffed their shot as the first team to return to consecutive finals since Kerr’s Warriors.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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