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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Many in Iran are anxious about a possible return to all-out war. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Monday Night Football returns to action tonight with an NFC East battle between the Eagles and the Cowboys. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 However, that relief will likely be offset by the fact that oil prices have surged to seven-month highs as traders brace for the risk of a return to all-out war in the Middle East after the election. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 Their decisions may be complicated by elections in Israel and the US, which could kickstart a return to conflict in the Middle East and drive energy prices even higher. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for return to

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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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