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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
Baseball great Bernie Williams, who took his first swings as a New York Yankees prospect in Broward County 40 years ago, is coming back to play in South Florida — this time with a guitar instead of a bat.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The question Munster keeps coming back to is whether OpenAI has products that can sustain a doubling pace of revenue for the next few years.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot to love and appreciate about spring—longer days, nature coming back to life, and a climate that nails the sweet spot between comfortable and warm.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, however, the counterterrorism director’s role is coming back to light as hostilities roil the Middle East and heighten the risk of attacks in the United States or against American interests or allies overseas.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
That the franchise is coming back makes Myers’ gesture land with even more weight.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
But for a black hole, there’s no coming back.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
That feeling is what keeps customers coming back.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Longtime golfer Tim Bronkema said that is what keeps him coming back.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The question Munster keeps coming back to is whether OpenAI has products that can sustain a doubling pace of revenue for the next few years.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot to love and appreciate about spring—longer days, nature coming back to life, and a climate that nails the sweet spot between comfortable and warm.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, however, the counterterrorism director’s role is coming back to light as hostilities roil the Middle East and heighten the risk of attacks in the United States or against American interests or allies overseas.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
That the franchise is coming back makes Myers’ gesture land with even more weight.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
But for a black hole, there’s no coming back.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
That feeling is what keeps customers coming back.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Longtime golfer Tim Bronkema said that is what keeps him coming back.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
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Joseph Hickox, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A restaurant, told KEYT-TV at the time that the employee was at home recovering after she was taken to the hospital.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her doctors noted that the teen was otherwise healthy after recovering from the chickenpox several weeks prior.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to court documents, at the scene, two female victims, including one woman who had a large cut across her face, met responding officers.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Police responding to a trespassing call discovered the man inside the building Sunday night with multiple bags of liquids, which turned out to be hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone and butane, the chief said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jokic began the game on a warpath, moving Rudy Gobert out of the way and rebounding his own misses en route to 10 first-quarter points.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Despite giving up size, the Spurs were able to win the rebounding battle 50-45.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ilya also shared the artwork for Grande’s album on Instagram, with the singer replying with a smiley emoticon.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rose first made her allegation earlier this week while replying to an article about Perry posted to social media by Complex magazine.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Renner is getting real about his healing journey following his tragic snow plow accident in 2023.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to the Church, secular society isn’t capable of answering those questions on its own.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was also a hot make-out sesh in the powder room between Marsden and Munn’s characters, and Coop answering his own version of the Four Questions.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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People from across the country are coming to the tourist attraction to catch a glimpse of the pier's new superstar.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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But this unholy union isn’t completely in the clear yet, and there are still several potential regulatory and practical roadblocks that could stop it from coming to fruition.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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