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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
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese director Zhang Lu, fresh from winning the Busan International Film Festival’s Best Picture Award for Gloaming In Luomu, is premiering Mothertongue, starring Bai Baihe as an actress who returns home to her native Sichuan Province.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of those games would include a winger like Mangiapane or Kapanen, but things could get interesting when Hyman returns.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The most likely course of action for the Ravens will be to start Rush against the Texans, elevate Huntley to active status as the QB2 and sign a free agent to take Huntley's place on the practice squad/as the team's emergency QB until Jackson returns healthy.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bobby Exley and Velma Bruin are gone but not forgotten when Tracker returns for Season 3.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2025
There, surrounding apple orchards and clumps of fallen, rotting fruit furnish the film with a rather literal visual metaphor, to which Etzler returns a bit too often.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Lockjaw, however, suddenly returns more ruthless than ever, setting his sights on Willa.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Florida returns essentially its entire roster from last season’s championship team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Prime members have access to exclusive discounts, fast one- or two-day shipping, free returns, and more perks.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The off-ice earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Typically reliable special-teamer Jack Cochrane was twice called for holding on kickoffs, erasing 63- and 34-yard returns by rookie Brashard Smith.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
For instance, hyperscalers have already seen free-cash-flow growth turn negative, a sign that investment may have outpaced underlying technology returns.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Tron regular Jeff Bridges returns as the legendary Kevin Flynn.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Glenn was candid when speaking about returner Isaiah Williams who has made two key mistakes on returns already this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Grey's Anatomy returns for season 22 as well as all of CBS's new (count me in for Boston Blue, which is the Blue Bloods spin-off) and returning shows.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese director Zhang Lu, fresh from winning the Busan International Film Festival’s Best Picture Award for Gloaming In Luomu, is premiering Mothertongue, starring Bai Baihe as an actress who returns home to her native Sichuan Province.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Some of those games would include a winger like Mangiapane or Kapanen, but things could get interesting when Hyman returns.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The most likely course of action for the Ravens will be to start Rush against the Texans, elevate Huntley to active status as the QB2 and sign a free agent to take Huntley's place on the practice squad/as the team's emergency QB until Jackson returns healthy.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Bobby Exley and Velma Bruin are gone but not forgotten when Tracker returns for Season 3.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2025
There, surrounding apple orchards and clumps of fallen, rotting fruit furnish the film with a rather literal visual metaphor, to which Etzler returns a bit too often.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Lockjaw, however, suddenly returns more ruthless than ever, setting his sights on Willa.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Florida returns essentially its entire roster from last season’s championship team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
The acquisition of Norman Powell could put a damper on some of the playing time once Herro returns, but Mitchell should still be a big part of the rotation.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
However, Prime members have access to exclusive discounts, fast one- or two-day shipping, free returns, and more perks.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The off-ice earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Typically reliable special-teamer Jack Cochrane was twice called for holding on kickoffs, erasing 63- and 34-yard returns by rookie Brashard Smith.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
For instance, hyperscalers have already seen free-cash-flow growth turn negative, a sign that investment may have outpaced underlying technology returns.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Tron regular Jeff Bridges returns as the legendary Kevin Flynn.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Glenn was candid when speaking about returner Isaiah Williams who has made two key mistakes on returns already this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returns
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Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amid unfamiliar streets and uncertain days, the two form a deep friendship that restores their strength to imagine a future of their own.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The stock, which yields almost 4%, fell 1% in premarket trading Wednesday.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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That anomaly yields a joke or two about Grofield using his acting skills to get into character on the job, but it’s insufficiently developed to add much.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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There, the Princess of Wales will view a Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon aircraft, which responds to potential threats, and then head to the Typhoon Future Synthetic Training facility.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In contrast to the original selection, Open Group responds to violence with nonviolence, exclusivity with openness.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Cen said one of the ways that AI developers might induce models to provide fairer political information is by encouraging more back-and-forth over issues and avoiding personalized responses.—
Patrick Kulp,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The news marked a major moment for Latin music in the United States but was quickly met with negative responses from right-leaning commentators and Trump supporters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means anyone who pays for health insurance coverage, including for plans offered through their employer, will see higher monthly premiums.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Zanni’s friend Samantha Storano replies on her behalf.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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DiCaprio replies, sounding equally preadolescent, and both break into giggling fits.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Phillies don’t have many answers against Ohtani The Phillies initially got to Ohtani, who threw 24 pitches in the second because of the Phillies’ patience at the plate.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The search for answers grew more desperate after Payne, wracked with grief and hounded by reporters, died by suicide near the very spot where Mary’s body had been found.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Returns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returns. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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