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as in restored
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
when I'm done reading a book, I always return it to the very shelf I got it from
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as in responded
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when I asked him to sit down to dinner, he returned that he would come when he was good and ready
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as in reverted
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
vowed to do anything to keep the recovering alcoholic from returning to his dissolute ways
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Recent Examples of returned
Zavala, who had just returned from IR, was ruled out in the second half with an unrelated elbow injury.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
William Jewell’s Devin Walton intercepted a Miners pass and returned it 38 yards.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
DiVincenzo remarkably returned, with an open wound and his nose shaped like a question mark.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati got the scoring started when Charlie Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
After weeks of rehab, Evelyn White returned home.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Strong defensive line play from both sides kept the game low scoring, but a second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the offense Thayer needed to pull off a 14-0 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Lions.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
All living hostages were handed over to Israel earlier this month, and as of Sunday, Hamas has returned the remains of 15 hostages, with 13 still to be returned.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The Titans were driving again until Mountain View senior Jesika Hopkins picked off a pass and returned it 17 yards.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
William Jewell’s Devin Walton intercepted a Miners pass and returned it 38 yards.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
DiVincenzo remarkably returned, with an open wound and his nose shaped like a question mark.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati got the scoring started when Charlie Jones returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
After weeks of rehab, Evelyn White returned home.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Strong defensive line play from both sides kept the game low scoring, but a second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the offense Thayer needed to pull off a 14-0 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Lions.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
All living hostages were handed over to Israel earlier this month, and as of Sunday, Hamas has returned the remains of 15 hostages, with 13 still to be returned.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The Titans were driving again until Mountain View senior Jesika Hopkins picked off a pass and returned it 17 yards.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returned
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Richards’ method, all meaning would be yielded by acute attention to the thing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The program’s debut at last year’s TCCF has already yielded tangible results.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The incident happened Sunday when Deputy Anthony Gonzalez, 25, responded to a frantic domestic violence call at a home near Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some have responded by becoming more protectionist or looking to foster relations with China, which has tried to be seen as a promoter of free trade.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, Penix returned last week, and Cousins has presumably reverted back to the trading block, where the Falcons have had him since the preseason.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trump quickly reverted back to Boston, before taking one final question in the Oval Office.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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One possible unifying perspective is provided by computer science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Dutchman replied by rejecting Rooney’s criticism as lazy.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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God has answered the prayers of so many of us 🙌🙏.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, Pieter answered the call, not with words, but with work and respect.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Returned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returned. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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