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return to

VERB
continue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed renew restore
STRONG
recapitulate recommence reestablish reinstate reopen restart
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
WEAK
cease complete desist discontinue end finish
VERB
reestablish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
renew restore resume
WEAK
begin again
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop
VERB
regain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve attain gain reach recapture reclaim recoup recover retake take back win back
STRONG
compass recruit redeem repossess retrieve save
WEAK
get out from under get well make well reach again reacquire reattain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon fail forfeit lose miss
VERB
reopen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reinstate renew restart restore resume take up
STRONG
proceed recapitulate recommence reestablish
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop
VERB
restart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed reestablish reinstate renew reopen restore resume
STRONG
recapitulate recommence
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off carry on go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
finish halt stop
VERB
resume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue go on proceed regain reopen restart take up
STRONG
recapitulate recommence recoup repossess retake
WEAK
assume again carry on come back go on with keep on keep up occupy again pick up reassume reinstitute reoccupy take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease complete end finish halt stop

Example Sentences

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Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in almost 30 years and their fans have been arriving in Boston this week excited to witness their return to this level of football.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

It has taken McGregor five years since his injury to return to the octagon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"We fear they will ultimately be forced to return to the countries they originally fled," as has repeatedly happened with other deportees sent across Africa, their attorney, Emily Trostle, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The Islamic Republic’s news agency also reported that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would not return to preconflict levels.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Fleetwood will return to London in a few days’ time.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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