coming back

verb

Definition of coming backnext
present participle of come back
1
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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for coming back
  1. recovering
  2. responding
  3. improving
  4. healing
  5. rallying
Verb
  • As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recovering
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  • Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apps are designed to grab your attention, keep you scrolling, and pull you into endless cycles of checking, responding, and consuming.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responding
Verb
  • Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By analyzing student data, AI can create tailored learning experiences, enhancing student success and improving overall educational outcomes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Lumina – Projectiles now work more like Support Auto Rifle healing shots.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In Libra, chatty Mercury buddies up to lucky Jupiter, but shuns healing Chiron.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of healing
Verb
  • Spot gold prices have soared above $2,700 an ounce, rallying for the fifth day on Monday to hit another record high of over $2,733 an ounce.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Obama has been rallying in several battleground states in the final weeks of the campaign.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of rallying
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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