boomerang
noun
a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by Australian Aboriginal peoples as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower.
will boomerang
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future tenseof boomerang.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The frequent castigation of Versailles in popular histories over the past century has established a narrative implying that seeking justice for international crimes will boomerang, and that wise statesmen should know better.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2023
Before returning to Earth, Orion will boomerang out to 40,000 miles beyond the lunar far side—where it will set a new distance record.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 24, 2022
Sometimes the more narrow jab is meant to avoid inflicting unintended pain on ordinary people or causing action that will boomerang back on Western interests.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2022
Buy a copy for the curious drinker in your life and perhaps he or she will boomerang one back to you.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2021
So, this will boomerang in a very direct way on Russian security.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2015
