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coming back

verb

present participle of come back
1
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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2
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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3
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 Hernández is a proven October hitter, while Pages is finding his swing after coming back from a broken hand. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Speaking with the Roommates Show’s Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Matt Hillman, Hargitay, 62, addressed Meloni, 65, coming back to the show. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 At least one participant this year reports directly to a job site every day, coming back to Chrisman twice a month to share his experiences with the cohort. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 These investments include the industry’s latest advancements in screens, projection, and sound; modern seating; and enhanced concession, dining, and gathering spaces – the kinds of improvements that keep audiences coming back. — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 If itching, odor, hair loss or skin irritation keeps coming back, talk to your veterinarian rather than reaching for another product. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Like parallel universes, rebirth, dying and coming back — this is very popular in the anime world. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 President Joe Biden’s administration shows that attempts to turn the page on fascist criminality without imposing stiff legal consequences will only result in the far right coming back stronger and more radicalized. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Carbohydrates seem to be coming back into favor elsewhere, too. — Korin Miller, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
  1. recovering
  2. rebounding
  3. responding
  4. improving
  5. replying
  6. healing
  7. answering
  8. coming to
Verb
  • The invigorating Korean scrub offered in their jjimjilbang (Korean spa) always leaves me glowing, but only when applied pre-treatment—the heat of a sauna can irritate recovering skin.
    — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Papa, 63, had been recovering from leukemia and complications after a bone marrow transplant in March.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovering
Verb
  • The ban would also raise global diesel prices, rebounding on American consumers who depend on imports.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The expansion of the playoff format to 14 teams in 2020 has made rebounding slightly easier; since then, 16% of 0-2 teams have gone on to make the postseason, including three each of the last two seasons.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of rebounding
Verb
  • The act of responding to claims by policyholders, including inspecting homes, interviewing, determining if or what to pay for the claim, and ensuring the check arrives.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Here, members of Forbes Business Council discuss common mistakes businesses make when responding to public criticism that can turn a small concern into a much larger trust problem.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of responding
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  • Some simple ways to do this include improving your credit utilization ratio, either by paying down existing debt or increasing available credit, and reviewing your credit report for any mistakes.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The organization has made great strides in improving outcomes for those diagnosed with breast cancer since its founding.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Please report eligible rushers (minimum 250 yards), passers (400 yards) and receivers (200 yards) by replying to this email or clicking here.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Draft the note, confirm the plan, and pause before replying if emotions rise.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of replying
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  • Music is still her longstanding throughline, healing force and inspiration.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Living Love is not just reading the words or recalling the stories – though doing so is natural and foundational to a life of healing love.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of healing
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  • My first Herald job was answering phones and writing a local bowling column.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The assistant was answering with a straight face using data that was already hours stale.
    — Amirtha Saminathan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of answering
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  • The heavy rainfall coming to the Big Island could impact the same southeastern region hit hard in August by Hurricane Lala.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Sodomites sinned and got what was coming to them; God turned their cities to rubble no one ever found.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming to

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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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