return to
verb
returned to; returning to; returns to
1
: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time
When do you return to school?
2
: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time
She hopes to return to working at home next week.
3
: to start an activity again that relates to (something)
He returned to his book after feeding the cat.
Let's return to your first question.
4
: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)
She soon returned to her old habits.
His breathing returned to normal.
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Ohtani returned to the lineup for the Dodgers’ 7-1 win against the White Sox, after exiting the game Thursday at Pittsburgh and missing Friday‘s game because of inflammation in his left knee.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
After Joy's death, her body was donated to science before her ashes were returned to the family.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both teams return to action on Friday, June 19 for much easier draws in Group C play.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Karlsson did not return to the game, and a league source told The Athletic that Karlsson went to a local hospital during the game.
—Rich Hammond, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
After Joy's death, her body was donated to science before her ashes were returned to the family.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both teams return to action on Friday, June 19 for much easier draws in Group C play.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Karlsson did not return to the game, and a league source told The Athletic that Karlsson went to a local hospital during the game.
—Rich Hammond, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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