New and Returning

New

New adjective - Taking the place of one that came before.

Returning and new are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Returning" instead an adjective "New".

Nearby Words: newness, newly, newish

Returning

Returning adjective - Tending to be turned back.
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Synonyms for Returning

New and returning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "New" instead an adjective "Returning".

Nearby Words: return, returned, returnable, returner

Both words in one sentence

  • The game is however generally quite fond of Plotline Deaths as a means to make room for new or returning character.
  • Though this is becoming less common since the 17th Season, where most new/returning characters tend to have the same voice in the US as the UK (including the narrator, Mark Moraghan).
  • It's Easy, so It Sucks The same players will also complain about old content getting nerfed, even after they're no longer relevant or would be a roadblock for new/returning players that want to catch up to their friends.
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