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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
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Conrad also says goodbye to Belly and returns the infinity necklace to her.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Now, five years later, Zhao returns with Hamnet, a film that exceeds those high expectations.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While the team can hold out some hope that Anthony returns before their season is over, the rookie didn't sound very optimistic after Tuesday's game.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But the show — popular with younger adults back when Fred, Fogarty and Anderson belonged to that demographic themselves — returns from the shelf it’s been on since 2023 with fresh challen — oh, wait.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The competition series returns for its milestone 20th anniversary on September 16.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering all of the changes North Carolina made in the offseason, plus the reality that TCU returns its starting quarterback from a team that won nine games, its win on Monday night should be expected.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Louisville Wing Week returns with roughly 20 participating restaurants.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These tools also appeal to impact investors seeking both financial returns and environmental outcomes.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fernandes immediately returns the pass, but Amad’s shirt is pulled, and the referee points to the spot.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Conrad also says goodbye to Belly and returns the infinity necklace to her.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Now, five years later, Zhao returns with Hamnet, a film that exceeds those high expectations.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
While the team can hold out some hope that Anthony returns before their season is over, the rookie didn't sound very optimistic after Tuesday's game.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But the show — popular with younger adults back when Fred, Fogarty and Anderson belonged to that demographic themselves — returns from the shelf it’s been on since 2023 with fresh challen — oh, wait.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
The competition series returns for its milestone 20th anniversary on September 16.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Considering all of the changes North Carolina made in the offseason, plus the reality that TCU returns its starting quarterback from a team that won nine games, its win on Monday night should be expected.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Louisville Wing Week returns with roughly 20 participating restaurants.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pumpkin spice latte season 2025 Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Menu returns in August.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
These tools also appeal to impact investors seeking both financial returns and environmental outcomes.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returns
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As your ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone during menopause, the treatment restores hormone levels with artificial hormones.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the midst of our discussion, their banter yields an idea for the tour.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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But in positive geometry, which is based on the type of space described by Roger Penrose’s twistor theory from 1967, just a simple set of terms can be written down, and calculated in a straightforward fashion, that yields a geometric object whose volume components can be calculated.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is 30% off, giving you a bedside smart display that tracks your sleep, controls lights and music, and responds to simple hand gestures without needing to touch the screen.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump responds to giant military parade in China.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The deduction and the phase-out levels will increase by 1% a year until 2029, when the cap reverts back to the original $10,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Essentially, soft and joyful music may reduce this effect by easing emotional tension, redirecting attention and calming physiological responses triggered by motion sickness.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its name, Albatross, pays tribute to the massive seabird known for its ability to travel thousands of miles across the open ocean without much wing-flapping.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This benefits Apple as Google pays the company billions per year to be the default search engine on iPhones.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The man replies with further context about her circumstances.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mindful of the government conspiracy, the trio seeks out more answers in an attempt to put an end to these unethical experiments.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their answers to our questions are shared here.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Returns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returns. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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