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as in responds
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 reverts
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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as in responses
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
I was moved by my grandfather's lengthy return to my casual question about his experiences in the Vietnam War
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as in proceeds
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
the return on each unit sold has increased since we streamlined the production process
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Recent Examples of returns
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
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Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Aleksander Barkov returns from injury to center the top line.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
What often returns, instead of investment or development finance, is aid.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Nintendo’s musical minigame series returns with yet another strong entry that has one notable caveat.
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Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
Gentle massage of the lymph node clusters at the neck and collarbone can help clear stagnant fluid, since the thoracic duct returns the majority of the body’s lymph to the bloodstream right at the collarbone.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
In the case of a contest, this will ensure a new leader is in place before Parliament returns in September.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Another round of unsettled weather arrives Thursday, when a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms returns with a high near 89 degrees.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Investors are now scrutinizing AI spending more closely, demanding tangible returns and proof of value.
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Andrew Graham,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
News of the investment options, which aim to provide low-cost broad exposure to stocks, comes as artificial intelligence continues to propel market returns.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
As the day unfolds, your energy returns, along with the desire to speak up or change your approach.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The Bank for International Settlements, which advises the world’s central banks, wrote in its annual report that lackluster returns on AI investment from tech giants — which are pouring billions into the sector — could trigger a sudden reduction in financing.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
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Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Despite the scale, Caudwell insists returns aren’t the point.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
With sports fans across the globe busy watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Formula 1 returns quietly this weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Verb
Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Aleksander Barkov returns from injury to center the top line.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
What often returns, instead of investment or development finance, is aid.
—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Nintendo’s musical minigame series returns with yet another strong entry that has one notable caveat.
—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
1 July 2026
Gentle massage of the lymph node clusters at the neck and collarbone can help clear stagnant fluid, since the thoracic duct returns the majority of the body’s lymph to the bloodstream right at the collarbone.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
In the case of a contest, this will ensure a new leader is in place before Parliament returns in September.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Another round of unsettled weather arrives Thursday, when a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms returns with a high near 89 degrees.
—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
Noun
In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Investors are now scrutinizing AI spending more closely, demanding tangible returns and proof of value.
—
Andrew Graham,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
News of the investment options, which aim to provide low-cost broad exposure to stocks, comes as artificial intelligence continues to propel market returns.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
As the day unfolds, your energy returns, along with the desire to speak up or change your approach.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The Bank for International Settlements, which advises the world’s central banks, wrote in its annual report that lackluster returns on AI investment from tech giants — which are pouring billions into the sector — could trigger a sudden reduction in financing.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Despite the scale, Caudwell insists returns aren’t the point.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
With sports fans across the globe busy watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Formula 1 returns quietly this weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returns
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What the collection restores is the density and texture that caricature could strip away.
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Moving through your available range of motion repeatedly — rather than holding a stretch — restores that blood flow and primes your joints for the activation exercises that follow.
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An average summer typically yields between one to three of these such warnings.
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Every roadway incident yields distinct outcomes based on liability and insurance limits.
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When an organization detects and responds to a threat, that intelligence is almost never automatically shared with peer organizations in a form that allows those peers to act on it immediately, keeping humans in the loop.
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Fashion, as a more traditional industry, typically responds at a slower pace.
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As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.
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There are still times Stokes reverts back to his worst tendencies on the basketball court.
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Social media has fundamentally reshaped crisis management, demanding immediate and public responses from brands.
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Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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Wall Street is increasingly punishing Big Tech companies for spending on AI without profits to justify it.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.
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Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
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