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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
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.
—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
Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 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
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
Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But coming back to my point before, this is just not about GDP.
—Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move.
—CBS News, 19 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.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Simms had surgery on her leg, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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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.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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For more than 75 years, a strong partnership between universities and the federal government has made this leadership possible—fueling innovation, strengthening our economy and improving the human condition.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The foundation aims to find new ways to expand today’s tent of philanthropists dedicated to improving their surrounding areas.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Jennifer Lopez is still healing.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The animals recovered from the home were also found in less than ideal conditions, but are now healing.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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