1
as in restoring
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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2
as in yielding
to produce as revenue
this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit
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3
as in responding
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 reverting
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 returning
Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
There will be plenty for both returning fans and those who are entering the ludus (gladiator school) for the first time, including the intrigue, battle scenes, deception and lots of Jupiter’s expletives, all of which made the original series a hit for Starz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The full cast is returning for the final season, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Drawbacks include not being on demand (like not working immediately and not returning fertility immediately when stopped) and typically being hormone-based with side effects, according to the team.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers carried three catchers for the NLDS because Will Smith was returning from a hand injury and wasn’t ready to catch nine innings until Game 3 of that series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Marc Maron has dropped the 1,686th and final episode of his long-running WTF podcast, with former President Barack Obama returning for Maron’s last interview.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Lloyd showed off his athleticism from there, returning the pick 99 yards for a turn-the-tide touchdown.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Coffee enthusiasts rejoice as Red Cup Day will also be returning later this holiday season, according to Starbucks.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
There will be plenty for both returning fans and those who are entering the ludus (gladiator school) for the first time, including the intrigue, battle scenes, deception and lots of Jupiter’s expletives, all of which made the original series a hit for Starz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The full cast is returning for the final season, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Drawbacks include not being on demand (like not working immediately and not returning fertility immediately when stopped) and typically being hormone-based with side effects, according to the team.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers carried three catchers for the NLDS because Will Smith was returning from a hand injury and wasn’t ready to catch nine innings until Game 3 of that series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Marc Maron has dropped the 1,686th and final episode of his long-running WTF podcast, with former President Barack Obama returning for Maron’s last interview.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Lloyd showed off his athleticism from there, returning the pick 99 yards for a turn-the-tide touchdown.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Coffee enthusiasts rejoice as Red Cup Day will also be returning later this holiday season, according to Starbucks.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returning
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In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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In fact, those reforms, though still in their early stages, were yielding impressive results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Coppola finally explained what attracted him to Keaton, responding to a query from the actress herself.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sources familiar with the situation tell PEOPLE that Biden, 82, is doing well and responding to treatment.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Given that context, HD may offer a favorable risk-reward setup for a mean-reverting bounce.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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But after the last-minute rule change, reverting back to 120, the 49ers were able to get to 109, leaving 11 spots on the table.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Duran had bigger concerns than who might be paying a local blogger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tariffs are also part of the reason Americans are paying more at repair shops — auto parts are primarily imported and now subject to tariffs of 25%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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But Kaliakmanis’ counterpart — freshman Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey — got the last laugh, replying with two second-half touchdown passes and three total as Minnesota rallied from that 14-0 hole for a 31-28 win in their Big Ten opener.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Neither quite get you to iPhone levels of lockdown, and Samsung will never achieve this whilst replying on Google for its core OS.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fields would find the end zone a third time at the beginning of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a commanding 19-0 advantage over Southwest.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rojas appeared in four postseason games in 2024 as the Dodgers marched to the World Series and defeated the New York Yankees, giving Rojas his first championship ring.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hosted by The Enquirer in partnership with Xavier, the Ohio Debate Commission, and Cincinnati Citicable, the event will feature both candidates answering questions on issues shaping Cincinnati's future - from housing and public safety to fiscal management and neighborhood growth.—
Staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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While answering a question about Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer brought up Dowdle’s comments unprompted.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Returning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returning. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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