Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Returning and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Returning" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Returning
Returning adjective - Tending to be turned back.
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Synonyms for Returning
Persistent and returning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Returning".
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Nako also gives one to Kyota when she sees that Kyota is persistent in returning to Tsubaki.
Source: Manga / Kyo Koi O Hajimemasu - However, this takes a turn for the worse in NuWho, when he complains of a persistent drumming in his head, getting even worse after returning from the dead in the Specials Season.
Source: Sanity Slippage / Live-Action TV
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