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
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Circ’s technology is designed to separate polycotton into its component materials, recovering cellulose from cotton and PTA and MEG, the building blocks of polyester, from the polyester component.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovering
Verb
  • Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau, associate professor at Southern Illinois University, said the Illinois bobcat population has been rebounding after a long period of decline.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Kpler data shows Middle Eastern crude exports rebounding this month to their highest level since the war began.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rebounding
Verb
  • This included building new restrooms, upgrading old fire alarm systems and the elevator, installing air conditioning and responding to other health, safety and accessibility issues, according to previous reporting in The State Hornet.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Many still want to offer extended sizing but are constricted by what retailers, responding to the rise of GLP-1s, are willing to carry.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of responding
Verb
  • In these cases, GLP-1 medications can provide cognitive benefits by lowering blood pressure and improving blood sugar control.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The neuroscientist’s guide to improving brain function and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of improving
Verb
  • According to SeniorMatch’s photo-verification guide, members must complete photo verification before interacting with other users, including sending or replying to messages.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of replying
Verb
  • Of course, there’s the usual spa and sport options, but there’s also opportunities to do mandala art classes, weaving, and sound healing sessions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There was a case in recent years where school staff noticed a student from a faith-healing family having up to 13 seizures a day, which ultimately led to a doctor going to court to say the girl needed emergency medical attention.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of healing
Verb
  • Elahe Izadi and Razzan Nakhlawi write for Say More, The Post's new relationship advice column, and will be answering reader questions live while columnist Carolyn Hax is away.
    — Razzan Nakhlawi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The results of Israel’s election on October 27 may go some distance toward answering this question.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of answering
Verb
  • Also on the calendar this month is a preview of a new restaurant coming to Midtown, a drag brunch celebrating Atlanta Pride and a conversation about bacon.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • One of modern rock’s most promising bands is coming to the University of Kansas to help launch the return of a once-historic campus event.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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