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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
Wes Davis, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2025
The trouble started on the night of Jan. 2, when a man purchased a cheese pizza from the 7-Eleven on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, then came back to return it.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's comeback is arguably the most remarkable in presidential history.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mobile card game Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores, starting with Google Play.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2025
The trouble started on the night of Jan. 2, when a man purchased a cheese pizza from the 7-Eleven on San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville, then came back to return it.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
But she’s got strong competition from Brazilian Fernanda Torres of I’m Still Here, who got a late boost with a surprise Golden Globe win, and Pamela Anderson of The Last Showgirl, whose comeback was potent enough to land a SAG nomination for the small-scale indie.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's comeback is arguably the most remarkable in presidential history.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Presidents have typically visited areas recovering from natural disasters to show personal support and assure community members of federal aid for emergency medical workers and local leaders.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Miami scored just eight points in the first six minutes of the third quarter, allowing Brooklyn to tie the game at 61. Luckily for the struggling Heat, Miami responded to Brooklyn evening the score with a 7-0 run of its own.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore City Schools did not respond when asked about an altercation during the game but did confirm Tunstall-Jennings was a pre-K paraeducator at Waverly Elementary Middle School.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sweeney’s cast — there are excellent turns from Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale, Speak No Evil) and Abbott Elementary’s Chris Perfetti — deploy their witty retorts, bleak sentiments and existential worries at a bracing and confident clip.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Boland last April launched a convoluted, two-pronged process, garnering headlines and an angry retort from the mayor, which apparently has fizzled out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Analysts suggest that a clearer picture will emerge, contingent on upcoming economic indicators and potential policy shifts in response to global economic changes.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, Los Angeles County officials approved an outside review of how alerts functioned in the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire in response to residents’ demands.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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As part of their rehabilitation, patients were encouraged to take advantage of one of the farm’s many music studios or even to perform on the stage of its 1,300-seat theater.—
Melody Glenn,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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In short, the 2025 election for mayor should be about who is best to continue New York’s City’s resurrection, not about Andrew Cuomo’s rehabilitation.—
Bertha Lewis,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So far, the overall box office is improving on 2024 with ticket sales up 10.9% from the same point a year ago, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Should the lab leak theory be dismissed, trust between the two countries might actually improve, as tensions between them ease.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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McCaffrey rebounded from an opening-series fumble in last year’s Super Bowl to produce 80 yards both rushing and receiving in the 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs. 2.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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There is still the matter of rebounding, fouling and shooting slumps by leading scorers Byrd and Nick Boyd (a combined 3 of 24 on 3s in their last two games).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office did not immediately reply to a voicemail seeking comment Thursday night.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Maryland replied with an 11-0 run fueled by back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by sophomore shooting guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (his fifth of the season in 23 attempts and first in eight games), Gillespie and Rice.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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