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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 beauty of fall keeps me coming back even in the winter.
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Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Vaz said on Sunday that the western part of the country is recovering, with telecommunications and internet access coming back.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Demi Lovato is coming back to Charlotte.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
When you're done, remember to keep up with regular cleaning maintenance to prevent the smell from coming back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Wayfair just announced its Way Day sale is officially coming back for the season.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vinyl records are coming back now, for example.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
While the season is not over yet, coming back from a 1-5 record will be extremely difficult.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
There is no coming back from this injury, though.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Vaz said on Sunday that the western part of the country is recovering, with telecommunications and internet access coming back.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Demi Lovato is coming back to Charlotte.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
When you're done, remember to keep up with regular cleaning maintenance to prevent the smell from coming back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Wayfair just announced its Way Day sale is officially coming back for the season.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Vinyl records are coming back now, for example.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
While the season is not over yet, coming back from a 1-5 record will be extremely difficult.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
There is no coming back from this injury, though.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
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The Noles capitalized on a bad snap by recovering the fumble and scored seven plays later.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico, for example, is still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, while along Melissa's path, both Jamaica and Cuba are still in recovery from hurricanes in 2024.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Police are responding to a shooting that left multiple people injured at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University Saturday night, during the school’s Homecoming weekend.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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An upstate New York prosecutor announced that a Buffalo man has been charged with murder after fire officials found his girlfriend and a newborn dead while responding to an apartment blaze.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Across Brazil, nearly three-quarters of citizens believe city climate initiatives are improving both the environment and their daily quality of life.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mayo is a community activist and nonprofit leader whose organization Transforming Nations Ford focuses on improving the Nations Ford and Arrowood corridor.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite out-rebounding HPU, the Broncos shot worse from the field and beyond the arc, and ultimately couldn’t pull away, suffering a shocking upset that will be hard to overcome.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ohio State also addressed some of its rebounding and interior defense issues by adding Tilly and Brandon Noel from Wright State to the frontcourt, along with the freshman Bynum.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ant dramatically yelled out, replying to the fan's question while looking over towards the players on the court.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Kaliakmanis’ counterpart — freshman Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey — got the last laugh, replying with two second-half touchdown passes and three total as Minnesota rallied from that 14-0 hole for a 31-28 win in their Big Ten opener.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Grande has been open about the fact that portraying Glinda in the Wicked films has been healing for her as an artist.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, Campbell said the irritation is healing more slowly than the team hoped.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to answering many Zelda fans’ requests to own the music on vinyl, the box set also marks the first time the infamously strict Nintendo has ever released a physical soundtrack for sale in the United States.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fresh flavors, new entertainment options and keepsakes are coming to JetBlue flights just in time for the holiday travel season.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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