coming back

present participle of come back
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming back
Verb
  • The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • And only about a third of those responding were pleased with snow removal on residential streets.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That was the reaction of a high-ranking personnel man from a playoff team who texted me a clip of Kevin Warren responding to a question about his commitment to Ryan Poles.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
    Yong Kwon / Made by History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Many of us listen with the intention of replying rather than truly understanding.
    Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Engage directly with the audiences that interact with influencer content by replying to comments, answering questions and resharing posts.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.
    Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Coming back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20back. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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