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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
Hegseth himself earned a master’s degree from Harvard but symbolically returned his diploma in a 2022 Fox News segment.
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Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After a few exercises and some time on the elliptical bike, Flagg returned in the second quarter.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The staff changes occurred after Spears returned home to California from a trip to Mexico and after selling her music catalog for nine figures in early February, as TMZ reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The night Skylar disappeared On the night of July 5, 2012, Skylar returned home late after her shift at Wendy’s.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
About 20,000 Americans have returned home, an official said Thursday, adding 8,500 alone arrived on Wednesday.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Ayton checked out with a 16-3 deficit and never returned.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
But Lemon was eventually arrested in late January after a federal grand jury returned an indictment against him and eight others on charges of conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom.
—Ryan J. Reilly, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
At first, the old customers returned.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After a few exercises and some time on the elliptical bike, Flagg returned in the second quarter.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The staff changes occurred after Spears returned home to California from a trip to Mexico and after selling her music catalog for nine figures in early February, as TMZ reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The night Skylar disappeared On the night of July 5, 2012, Skylar returned home late after her shift at Wendy’s.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
About 20,000 Americans have returned home, an official said Thursday, adding 8,500 alone arrived on Wednesday.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Ayton checked out with a 16-3 deficit and never returned.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
But Lemon was eventually arrested in late January after a federal grand jury returned an indictment against him and eight others on charges of conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom.
—Ryan J. Reilly, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
At first, the old customers returned.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returned
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But efforts to replenish herds at Yellowstone and other refuges have restored wild herds.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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With a jaw-on-the-floor level of biodiversity—made even more impressive by the country’s relatively small land mass—you’ll return home feeling refreshed and spiritually restored.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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And last night, their strategies yielded very different results.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wednesday’s major money Florida Lottery drawings — Powerball, Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto — yielded only a jackpot winner from a gas station convenience store player.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Louisville guard Ryan Conwell sank a three to start the game, Udeh responded with a dunk on the other end, igniting the Watsco Center crowd, but then the Cardinals went on a 10-0 run to take a 13-2 lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene, the statement said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 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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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Menoncello replied with a break and 40-meter solo try for 10-5 but England reclaimed the lead right on halftime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Several residents replied with messages of support.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Examining and reexamining Blume’s work as an adult also gave Oppenheimer a better perspective of her writing style.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plum answered with five straight points, pushing her total to 35 for the night and getting Phantom within 74-67.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Here are answers to readers' key questions about the war in Iran answered, from why the US is attacking to who is responsible for bombing the school in Tehran.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Returned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returned. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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