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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.
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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.
—
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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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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Simms had surgery on her leg, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.
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At the time the suit was filed, Spencer Lucas, an attorney representing the families with the firm Panish Shea Ravipudi, said that, although the deputy was responding to a call, law enforcement officers must operate with a reasonable level of safety and care.
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The shooting unfolded on the afternoon of June 16 at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, where officers responding to reports of a shooting, and later found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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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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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.
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Think about a teen trying to engage in a meaningful conversation but unable to maintain their parent’s eye contact because the parent is distracted answering texts.
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
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Closing out Commissioner’s Cup The Valkyries ended their 2026 Commissioner’s Cup run 5-2 with their only losses coming to the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces.
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