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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
There were no additional details about the arrest and messages to Cordero's cellphone were not immediately returned.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
However, police in Minnesota can issue a citation that directly charges a suspect, typically with a low-level crime, absent a formal criminal complaint returned from city or county prosecutors.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Harbin, who transferred from Portage after also attending Bishop Noll and Don Bosco, gained eligibility, and Young returned after suffering a broken hand.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zone 1 and Landing Zone 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The pair had returned home from school and had been playing video games.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Northstar’s media contact number has been deactivated and an email to the resort was not immediately returned.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Willingham returned from lunch, then went from his secluded office to the locked evidence room, which he was not authorized to enter, multiple sources with knowledge of the events told CNN.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The neighbor testified that shortly after, Gross' car was seen leaving his mother's property and never returned.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
However, police in Minnesota can issue a citation that directly charges a suspect, typically with a low-level crime, absent a formal criminal complaint returned from city or county prosecutors.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Harbin, who transferred from Portage after also attending Bishop Noll and Don Bosco, gained eligibility, and Young returned after suffering a broken hand.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zone 1 and Landing Zone 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The pair had returned home from school and had been playing video games.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Northstar’s media contact number has been deactivated and an email to the resort was not immediately returned.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Willingham returned from lunch, then went from his secluded office to the locked evidence room, which he was not authorized to enter, multiple sources with knowledge of the events told CNN.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The neighbor testified that shortly after, Gross' car was seen leaving his mother's property and never returned.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returned
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The judge ordered the exhibits restored on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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One major impact of the shutdown is expected to hit the DHS’s inspector general as a lapse in funding will affect scores of investigations that are ongoing, with those expected to grind to a halt until a deal is in place and funding is restored.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite the lower expected future tax rate of 24%, the conversion would have yielded $2,000 more, Vanguard said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Tyler sale yielded $5,865 for a net profit of $1,303.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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DeLano responded that lawmakers could use the two-year period to address any such shortfall.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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After demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025, following the collapse of the Iranian currency, the country’s regime responded in a deadly manner.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers then reverted their number to $19 million in their official filing, while Skubal and Boras filed at $32 million, based on Boras’ argument that MLB’s CBA allows for fifth-year players to compare themselves to any player in the league.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stoutmire reverted back to his comfort factor with the Razorback staff when asked what stood out about his trip to Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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Information about the Bilt Palladium Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dormant volcano provided a majestic backdrop for the resort—our home base for five days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani replied that, by raising taxes on the wealthiest New York City residents, the entire state’s revenues would rise.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But after that, the administration was terrified of losing Tang – Arkansas had been sniffing around – and in order to guarantee that the coach who had led a whopping 36 games in his lifetime wasn’t going anywhere, gave him a fresh new deal with a bunch more money.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaia Gerber gave her take on the latest iteration of the naked dress trend at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium on February 15.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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If there was any doubt, the rookie answered it in the Nets’ 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 13 points, 13 assists and three turnovers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Heart of Florida United Way answered more than 242,000 calls, texts and online messages across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.—
Catherine Rea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Returned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returned. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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