RETURNS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of return

as in restores

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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as in yields

to produce as revenue this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit

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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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returns

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noun

plural of return

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

Verb

The California referendum returns authority to an independent commission after 2030, while the Texas maps are expected to leave Democrats with multiple seats. — Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026 Following the success of its first season, the thriller series returns with a six-part second outing, again crafted by creator and writer Catherine Moulton, who explores the worlds of crime, communication and representation through a unique lens. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Andrew Schramski returns the short kick 39 yards to the Mountain Vista 46 for Seminole. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Jayden Harris returns after throwing for 2,167 yards and 17 TDs. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Wesley returns after missing most of the 2025 season due to injury. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Tedric Wilcox returns after appearing in seven games last season, while David Buggs is back for his senior season. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Replacing goal-scoring UConn only returns two players, Alessio and captain Max Gummesson, a defensive midfielder, who scored multiple goals in 2025. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 The extended family also returns for milestone celebrations, including the twins’ recent centennial birthday party. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

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Linebacker Jason Riles returns after leading the Rattlers with 77 tackles last season. — John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Among those shoppers whose returns experience negatively impacted customer loyalty, the data showed that the most common complaint was return shipping fees, at 55 percent. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 The main thing to watch will be the potential for locally heavy downpours as deeper moisture returns. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 While a few stellar hits can generate substantial revenue, most still fail to produce meaningful returns on investment, Dudarenok said. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Kids are starting to head back to school, college football returns this week and the NFL season is right around the corner. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Having a two-week match play event to close out the year on two separate courses should provide nothing but positive returns for all involved. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 An influx of money from the United States has altered the ownership landscape beyond recognition in the last 20 years, with private equity groups, such as Clearlake, seeing an opportunity for long-term returns. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The best little fest in New England returns once more with a diverse and fabulous lineup from the Devil Makes Three to Margo Price to Marty Stuart to local guitar killer Quinn Sullivan. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for returns

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Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The ruling restores the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s authority to apply for roughly $240 million benefiting 140 service providers, even as Carter orders a review of agencies that could replace it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of restores

Verb

Each portion of the chuleta is equally tender and juicy, the fat cap rendered so crispy, a bite yields an audible crack.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Those fiscal plans are now colliding with bond traders pushing Japanese government bond (JGB) yields higher.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of yields

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Every year across the nation, Belgium’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Destruction Service responds to more than 3,000 calls and disposes of 200 to 250 tons of munitions left over from both world wars.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
CoreCivic responds to concerns at Stewart CBS News Atlanta reached out to ICE and CoreCivic for comment on Binam's current detention and the calls for her release.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of responds

Verb

The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
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.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

Definition of reverts

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One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Girls tend to be more adept at mimicking social responses like eye contact and reciprocal play.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of responses

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The investments actually resulted in big losses, and Dillman falsely told investors that Block Bits cryptocurrency trading had led to significant profits, authorities said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Instead, the move will just make cattlemen lose profits for the next three months at the same rate the beef is being discounted.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of profits

Verb

China also pays plasma donors, but caps donations at every fortnight, up to 24 times a year – far fewer times than the US, where donors can roll up their sleeves up to twice a week, 104 times a year.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
If their income is between one and two times the federal poverty level, Central Health pays the balance of their monthly premium after federal tax credits have been applied.

— Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026