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as in recovering
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's slowly coming back after being in a coma
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as in bouncing (back)
to regain a former or normal state
the American bald eagle was once nearly extinct but has come back strong
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as in responding
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
he came back with another one of his smart remarks
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Recent Examples of coming back
Police have now released photos and video surveillance of a suspect, and DNA evidence is being examined, but rumors kept coming back to the family—particularly to Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tomasso Cioni.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
The Boss is coming back to Philadelphia and bringing the E Street Band with him.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Or is Peg Leg coming back for revenge?
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Another tool retailers are using to keep consumers coming back is the simplified drop-off process, which removes some of the more tedious steps that usually vex shoppers and turn them off from potential purchases.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The Vermont destination indeed delivers a quintessential New England winter experience that keeps people coming back season after season.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The defender’s loan spell at Strasbourg was cancelled on Monday, with Sarr coming back to west London.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, with 2010s fashion coming back into focus, the statement necklace is—like it or not—trending again.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Or the way that coming back is the best way to move forward.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
The Boss is coming back to Philadelphia and bringing the E Street Band with him.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Or is Peg Leg coming back for revenge?
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Another tool retailers are using to keep consumers coming back is the simplified drop-off process, which removes some of the more tedious steps that usually vex shoppers and turn them off from potential purchases.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The Vermont destination indeed delivers a quintessential New England winter experience that keeps people coming back season after season.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The defender’s loan spell at Strasbourg was cancelled on Monday, with Sarr coming back to west London.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, with 2010s fashion coming back into focus, the statement necklace is—like it or not—trending again.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Or the way that coming back is the best way to move forward.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
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Countless challenges can stand between people recovering from addiction and employment, like rocky work histories, criminal records, a lack of reliable transportation or judgment from employers.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to a GoFundMe created to raise expenses, Vasquez was recovering from emergency hip surgery and Honda had moved in to become her caretaker.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Fire-Rescue active call logs showed 15 units responding to the incident.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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They are treated as agents, entities capable of responding to signals, coordinating with others and adapting to context.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chinyelu’s jaw-dropping rebounding numbers and elite defense give him a strong case, as well.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stocks were rebounding to wrap up another volatile week that saw the S & P 500 still headed for losses over the past five trading days.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Top Tyler leaders haven’t been thrilled with Pappas either, replying to her letters by defending their work and characterizing her correspondence as counterproductive and at times, misleading or hyperbolic.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Two years ago, Duplicki, an avid runner from the Philadelphia suburb of Lansdale, became Dobbs’ guide after replying to a message on a local Facebook runners’ group.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Shapes a Claim Most people focus on healing first.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jason now has healing properties!—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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After answering a user query about Santa Fe, the chatbox provided a link to a desert cottage in the locality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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