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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
Brands including Amazon, Summer Fridays and Abercrombie have all tapped the influencer, whose content blends motherhood, entrepreneurship and everyday life for an audience that keeps coming back.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But the biggest numbers still keep coming back to one person, despite what the media and other players in the league try to tell themselves.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Hahn requested — as part of a response analysis report coming back to the board in 90 days — why the county can’t find other ways besides relying on state and federal agencies to alert people.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Stories also highlight people losing more than a home but finding the will to go on and neighbors coming back to nothing but nonetheless coming back.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
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Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Mouth Ulcers Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is the clinical term for painful mouth ulcers that keep coming back.
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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.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But the biggest numbers still keep coming back to one person, despite what the media and other players in the league try to tell themselves.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Hahn requested — as part of a response analysis report coming back to the board in 90 days — why the county can’t find other ways besides relying on state and federal agencies to alert people.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Stories also highlight people losing more than a home but finding the will to go on and neighbors coming back to nothing but nonetheless coming back.
—
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
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Koné will continue recovering from his fractured tibia and fibula.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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Dallas was the big mover, rebounding from their inexplicable last place showing in Austin to get back into playoff position.
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Dallas didn't get many second chances, with the Aces winning the rebounding battle 35-24.
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Police officers responding to Leslie Martin’s call and separate reports of a break-in found Doug Martin hiding in a neighbor’s home.
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Pogačar is only improving as a rider, a scary proposition for man with his extraordinary palmares.
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Higgins also says that improving resilience will mean changing the city’s building code to allow innovative new technology.
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Tidy a small corner at home before replying to the thread.
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The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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In my view, an especially helpful approach to answering such questions is to revisit the towering but neglected influence of the French philosopher Montesquieu on the founding of this country.
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In practice, this means deliberately re-engaging in small, concrete activities, such as a short walk, a shower or answering one message, specifically because those actions are small enough to complete even at low motivation.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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That means Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is coming to the Metroplex.
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