return to
phrasal 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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Oscar-winning actors like Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, and Angelica Huston have returned to collaborate with Anderson on film after film over the years.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The new season sees Kerry returning to the helm as captain, as well as Kyle Stillie and Fraser Olender reprising their positions as deckhand and chief stew, respectively.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 June 2025
Chances for strong to severe thunderstorms will return to North Texas on Thursday and into the weekend, according to the latest NWS forecast.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
There’s a lot at stake when Ginny & Georgia returns to Netflix on Thursday, June 5.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
The new season sees Kerry returning to the helm as captain, as well as Kyle Stillie and Fraser Olender reprising their positions as deckhand and chief stew, respectively.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 June 2025
Chances for strong to severe thunderstorms will return to North Texas on Thursday and into the weekend, according to the latest NWS forecast.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
There’s a lot at stake when Ginny & Georgia returns to Netflix on Thursday, June 5.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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