REPATRIATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

repatriation

noun

Definition of repatriation

as in return

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Recent Examples of repatriation Shinkafi believes a combination of tax holidays, full repatriation of earnings and a non-insistence on part ownership in mining projects makes Nigeria’s mining laws friendly to investors. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Sirene Martin, assistant curator and repatriation coordinator at the Speed Art Museum, told the paper that the museum first connected with the tribes in 2023 and that representatives visited the Speed the following year. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in late July that Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently living in Malaysia as part of a repatriation program. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 When Field Marshal Munir replaced General Bajwa in late 2022, this policy of repatriation was suddenly reversed. — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repatriation

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return

Noun

And Oklahoma’s Isaiah Sategna got in on the act with an 88-yard punt return touchdown.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

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