Returning
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 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.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/
Syllables
re·turn·ing
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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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