return
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3.1
- noun
- /rɪˈtɜrn/
- In the NFL, man, running back kicks and punt returns for the Carolina Panthers.
Examples
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Kick return!
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A return man to help out on special teams, and, Rich, just like we wanted, Brian Drew, back at quarterback, where he belongs.
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Now, do you believe your records in the return game will be broken?
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- Campbell died on his return run.
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Our starter is the top returning quarterback in the country.
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That's a 90-yard return.
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During the match, his quick reflexes allowed him to make an impressive return after the opponent's serve.
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The crowd cheered as she executed a perfect return that caught her opponent completely off guard.
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After a well-timed serve, the player anticipated the return and positioned himself to score a point.
Synonyms
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3.9
A quick reply or action in response to something
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9.8
A return of a ball that seemed impossible to reach in a game
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6.5
A play where a player runs a ball taken from the other team toward the opponent's goal
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3.2
An official paper you send to the tax office that shows your income to work out tax
- Specialized
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3.5
How much money you gain from putting money into something, shown as a percent
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1.8
The sender's details on an envelope that show where to send it back if not delivered
- Formal
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5.6
A tax return that a married couple files together to report their combined income and deductions
- Specialized
2
6.4
A tax form sent to correct information filed earlier with the tax office
- Formal
1
6.8
A document sent to the tax office that reports financial transactions without calculating tax owed
- Specialized
1
5.3
A percent showing how well a company makes profit from the money put into it
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1
7.0
A form to pay tax you expect to owe when not enough tax is taken from your pay
- Specialized
1
7.2
A change that grows or falls faster over time by a fixed percent
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Etymology
Return in sports is simply the act of sending the ball back; it follows the basic 'turn back' idea, so a return is your hit or run back to the other side.