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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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
China, for example, plans to launch its own sample return mission to Mars in 2028 with the goal of returning those samples to Earth in 2031.
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Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Italian rocket firm earned this designation from European Spaceflight after successfully completing the final flight of the Vega rocket in September and returning the Vega C rocket to flight in December.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
With Lynch returning and her husband Rollins embroiled in a feud with Punk, is there a possibility this would be the ideal time for the latter’s wife and former WWE legend, AJ Lee, to make her return to the WWE?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With nine matches in January across four competitions, focus remains on potential returning players, with fellow defender Takehiro Tomiyasu also on the mend.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The real villain of the piece is a returning fan favorite, Feathers McGraw, who debuted in the 1993 Oscar-winning short film The Wrong Trousers.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Nvidia is the top-returning S&P constituent listed on the index for the entirety of the year, as the primary architect of the semiconductor technology powering generative AI advanced 172%.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Key Facts Palantir is the top-performing stock on the S&P of 2024, returning 369% year-to-date through Friday.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
More than 3,000 people worked in the office towers, ensuring smooth trips for the 4,000 passengers coming through every day, including troops returning from the battlefields of Europe and Asia.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Italian rocket firm earned this designation from European Spaceflight after successfully completing the final flight of the Vega rocket in September and returning the Vega C rocket to flight in December.
—Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
With Lynch returning and her husband Rollins embroiled in a feud with Punk, is there a possibility this would be the ideal time for the latter’s wife and former WWE legend, AJ Lee, to make her return to the WWE?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With nine matches in January across four competitions, focus remains on potential returning players, with fellow defender Takehiro Tomiyasu also on the mend.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The real villain of the piece is a returning fan favorite, Feathers McGraw, who debuted in the 1993 Oscar-winning short film The Wrong Trousers.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Nvidia is the top-returning S&P constituent listed on the index for the entirety of the year, as the primary architect of the semiconductor technology powering generative AI advanced 172%.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Key Facts Palantir is the top-performing stock on the S&P of 2024, returning 369% year-to-date through Friday.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
More than 3,000 people worked in the office towers, ensuring smooth trips for the 4,000 passengers coming through every day, including troops returning from the battlefields of Europe and Asia.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returning
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Automation grows like compound interest, starting small but yielding significant long-term returns.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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And only about a third of those responding were pleased with snow removal on residential streets.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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That was the reaction of a high-ranking personnel man from a playoff team who texted me a clip of Kevin Warren responding to a question about his commitment to Ryan Poles.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Vanguard suggests that employees in volatile and well-paying sectors should consider putting aside 6–12 months of funds, just in case of a layoff, major loss in the stock market or other Black Swan event.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Many of us listen with the intention of replying rather than truly understanding.—
Jeremy Hurewitz,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Engage directly with the audiences that interact with influencer content by replying to comments, answering questions and resharing posts.—
Deepak Bansal,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Returning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returning. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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