returns 1 of 2

verb

Definition of returnsnext
present tense third-person singular of return
1
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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3
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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4
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

2 of 2

noun

plural of return
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for returns
  1. responds
  2. responses
  3. pays
  4. gives
  5. provides
Verb
  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Remember to listen actively as your boss responds.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of responds
Noun
  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Data protection laws aim to protect the personal data that became overly accessible when so much economic activity moved online, and these were the right responses at the right time.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of responses
Verb
  • Because the single life option only pays out over one lifetime, the monthly benefit is usually higher.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pays
Verb
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
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