returning

/rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That comes back or happens again.
    • The returning champion faced a tough challenger in the final match.
    • The returning students were excited to see their friends after summer break.
    • Returning customers get a 10% discount on their next purchase.
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verb
  1. The present participle of return; coming back or going back to a place, person, or condition.
    • The birds are returning to the lake now that the weather is warmer.
    • He is returning the books to the library before the due date.
    • She is returning to her hometown for the holidays after three years away.
  2. Giving, putting, or sending something back to its original place or owner.
    • She is returning the borrowed dress to her friend tomorrow.
    • I am returning the defective blender to the store for a refund.
    • The company is returning the deposit to all customers who canceled their orders.
  3. Producing or yielding something, such as a profit or result.
    • The investment is returning a steady 5% annual profit.
    • The search query is returning too many irrelevant results.
    • The garden is returning a bountiful harvest this year.
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