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as in to recover
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 to bounce (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 to respond
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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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
regardless of the question posed by the prosecutor, the witness had a plausible comeback
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
trying to make a comeback after a career-threatening injury
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Recent Examples of come back
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Shortly after midnight, an AMC worker came back to tell us the concession stand was closing for one hour — and that the building would be locked through the night.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
After having their plans for a reunion tour announcement prematurely leaked due to an early reveal of the lineup to California’s Just Like Heaven festival, Rilo Kiley officially confirmed their comeback in early February by detailing a ten-date run of U.S. shows.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Maier came back in the 500 with an even better performance, clocking 4:19.36, which was just a half-second off the state record set by former Stanford swimmer Danny Thomson in 2012.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Shortly after midnight, an AMC worker came back to tell us the concession stand was closing for one hour — and that the building would be locked through the night.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Collin Morikawa, often a dry figure in tournament settings, was living and dying with each shot in Monday’s comeback and getting hyped.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
After having their plans for a reunion tour announcement prematurely leaked due to an early reveal of the lineup to California’s Just Like Heaven festival, Rilo Kiley officially confirmed their comeback in early February by detailing a ten-date run of U.S. shows.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The statuette went missing in the early ‘70s, and to this day it has never been recovered.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Police investigators recovered two green cellular devices, blood pressure and thyroid medications, Tylenol, medical records, and a 2025 monthly planner from the home, according to a search warrant summary.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many of the owners who responded said the increases were forcing them to consider relocating.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Firefighters quickly responded to the Six Mile Mountain Fire, stopping it from spreading to homes, according to the sheriff's office.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The next day, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began his speech to the conference with a retort to Vance.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Known for his own sense of humor, Obama dismisses Edwards’ retort, pointing out that the shooting guard has multiple players of similar size as Embiid, making his point null and void.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Whether the meeting changes remain will depend on the community’s response, Gartner said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Newsom’s office cited the arguments laid out in the executive order in response to questions about the political timing of this decision.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This workforce includes physician assistants, optometrists, pharmacists, case managers, rehabilitation specialists, mental health clinicians and clinical lab scientists.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, there is a severe shortage of trauma specialists, prosthetics and rehabilitation services, the WHO said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Supporters view McMahon as a capable executive poised to reform a department that Republicans argue has failed to improve American education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The swing span has also had operational problems, and the work will improve the swing span.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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On top of her rebounding, Strong leads the Huskies in both steals (2.4) and blocks (1.5) per game while averaging 3.4 assists and shooting 58.4% from the field.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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The question is: will television ever rebound to those halcyon Powerberry days?—
Alex Levy,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other posters replied by mocking Rogan for his association with Musk, who’s appeared on his podcast multiple times.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Dylan Kraemer, who had already taken the stand, replied fast.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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