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as in restoring
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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2
as in yielding
to produce as revenue
this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit
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as in responding
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 reverting
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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Recent Examples of returning
Premier defense is a strong suit with seven returning starters and eight college commits, backing a talented pitching trio in junior Grace Simmons, and eighth-graders Ella Parece and Molly Buffington.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Hazards and Elemental Sparks are returning acts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Yes, Sullivan’s Crossing is officially returning for a fourth season.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
However, Edwards returned the favor four minutes into the second half for his foul on Wayne Frederick, returning the match to even strength.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Gray spent most of his time in the Rays organization, though, debuting in Tampa Bay in 2023 and returning there last season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The route, which travels from the Bicentennial Park and around Myriad Gardens before returning, is lined with volunteers ensuring the traffic does not disturb those traveling through.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Hazards and Elemental Sparks are returning acts.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Yes, Sullivan’s Crossing is officially returning for a fourth season.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
However, Edwards returned the favor four minutes into the second half for his foul on Wayne Frederick, returning the match to even strength.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Gray spent most of his time in the Rays organization, though, debuting in Tampa Bay in 2023 and returning there last season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The route, which travels from the Bicentennial Park and around Myriad Gardens before returning, is lined with volunteers ensuring the traffic does not disturb those traveling through.
—Alex Gladden, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for returning
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Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two nights after yielding a franchise-record 81 points in a first half against Cleveland, Miami permitted 79 in the first half against a Pacers team that had lost 18 of its last 19 and was missing two of its three best players (Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubak).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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So why are these meetings between the G7 yielding so few actionable outcomes?—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Officers responding to the initial call made no arrests after determining that no crime was committed, Mejia said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota's Bones Hyland was assessed a technical for elbowing Detroit's Marcus Sasser, who drew a technical for responding with a shove.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That also means that either reverting BIOS settings or performing an OS reset is possible.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The stadium also has a different name, reverting back to Sporting Park after its 10-year agreement with Children’s Mercy expired.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Second, the message may include an attachment asking you to request additional details by replying to the email.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even now, with Brooklyn across his chest and the NBA asking much bigger questions of him, Powell is still answering with the same habits.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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And increasingly, women in their 40s and 50s are answering that call.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Returning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/returning. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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