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present tense third-person singular of return
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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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2
as in yields
to produce as revenue this technology stock is expected to return a healthy profit

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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

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Verb
  • The brain part of the mind and there is another part, a larger part, but this one responds to habits.
    Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When inflation rises, the Fed usually responds by raising the overnight rate.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Synthetic data, or synthetic responses, in market research refers to artificially generated data that mimics real-world information, allowing researchers to create diverse and representative datasets without relying on actual survey responses.
    Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • However, researchers should avoid relying solely on synthetic responses to reduce biased or misleading insights.
    Brad Anderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The 2025 re-edition pays tribute to the original collaboration, bringing back beloved motifs like the Monogram Multicolore, Cherry Blossom, and Superflat Panda.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Cruise is his passenger, a ruthless hitman who pays Fox to drive him around wiping out targets.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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