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Returning

9 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The act of going back to a place, state, or activity, or giving something back to its owner. Indicates movement or restoration to a previous position or condition.

She is returning to university after taking a year off to travel.

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Synonyms

coming backrestoringrevertinggoing back

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Wordle

Contains three instances of common letters R and N, plus -ING ending

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points base; versatile 9-letter word with -ING suffix

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