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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
The location alone is reason enough to book this historic Hong Kong hotel, but the luxurious spa, excellent restaurants, and cool Captain’s Bar keep guests coming back.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Mouth Ulcers Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is the clinical term for painful mouth ulcers that keep coming back.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 19 May 2026
Both Rousey and Carano, pioneers in women’s MMA, were coming back after long times away from the ring.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
No, the blobs aren’t coming back.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Rent is coming back to Broadway.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Mouth Ulcers Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is the clinical term for painful mouth ulcers that keep coming back.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 19 May 2026
Both Rousey and Carano, pioneers in women’s MMA, were coming back after long times away from the ring.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
No, the blobs aren’t coming back.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Rent is coming back to Broadway.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
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Tatum had been sidelined for 298 days recovering the injury that happened during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2025.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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San José families are already facing a high cost of living, and small businesses are still recovering from economic challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Supply disruptions have also hit hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Nassau County Police said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Companies across sectors continue to adopt AI tools in hopes of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Multi-generational engagement and transparency Technology is also improving communication between family members, executives and external advisers.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Capacity demand rebounding in 2024 and through 2025, when excess inventory was consumed and there was both a return to ordinary storage demand but also additional demand due to the buildout to support AI training.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Both ministers were replying after anonymous sources cited Tuesday by the Financial Times said the United States had signaled openness to deploying elements of its nuclear arsenal in new European countries, in addition to the six currently thought to host nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That doesn’t just mean being available for strategy phone calls or instantly replying on email.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Tazheen Nizam, executive director of the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, said the pain might last forever, even as healing beings.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Hammon was answering a question about the Aces’ defense, or lack thereof, in the second half — when Las Vegas conceded 50 points to the Wings — before pivoting to the paucity of free-throw attempts for her team.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But Janet is not just someone who sits behind the desk answering phones and filing paperwork.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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With fewer people coming to its stores and website to buy workout clothes, the company has also leaned more on discounting to drive sales, which has hurt its bottom line and its reputation as a premium brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Some of those cases are now coming to bear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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