THROWING BACK Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing back

verb

present participle of throw back

as in worsening

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Russia's economic situation Long queues have been seen at Russian petrol stations as the country grapples with a worsening fuel crisis.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026
The result is regional governments left with fewer resources to adapt to the worsening climate crisis, including efforts to combat water scarcity.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

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The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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There has been a lot of hand-wringing about the declining population of Los Angeles County, which lost 54,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, the biggest numeric population drop in the nation during that period, by far.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
For years now, Olathe Schools has talked about its problem of declining enrollment.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

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The newcomers will join Bill Whitaker, Leslie Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Norah O’Donnell, who are all returning as correspondents.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Season 42 continues on Tuesday with Caleb Groen returning as champion to face two new challengers.

— USA TODAY Staff, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of returning

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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
And while the Travel team’s not always big on staying close to home, airfares remain high right now, even as jet fuel prices are dropping sharply.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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