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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
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
And that’s just it: What other song gets to come back to life each year and dominate the charts?
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But then the Knicks’ All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points on 13-of-19 shooting from the field, fueling a 104-93 comeback win at the Smoothie King Center — New York’s 13th victory in its last 17 games.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ribas was initially given a two-year suspension when her sample came back positive for ostarine.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
And that’s just it: What other song gets to come back to life each year and dominate the charts?
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
Honda and Nissan also have the chance to frame this as their comeback moment: a historic deal to lead the Japanese auto industry into a future not only defined by electric vehicles and innovative software but also a fight for popularity again.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But then the Knicks’ All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points on 13-of-19 shooting from the field, fueling a 104-93 comeback win at the Smoothie King Center — New York’s 13th victory in its last 17 games.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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Officers reported that a firearm had been recovered, but no arrests had been made. Newsweek previously contacted the Columbia Police Department for more information.Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The ghost gun allegedly in his possession when he was arrested was matched to three shell casings recovered at the scene of the murder, the NYPD said.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to police, officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 9:45 p.m. local time at a restaurant in Terminal 4 outside a security checkpoint and found a woman and two men suffering from gunshot wounds.Brian Dakss, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hils said the officers responded to an apartment, knocked on the door and repeatedly identified themselves.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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Their leadership across finance, technology, media and beyond stands as a potent retort to those who question a woman’s ability to wield power.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that hasn’t stopped Father John Misty from playfully framing it as a Lamar retort.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Nov. 2024
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The stock market swooned Wednesday in response to a piece of news that might not seem all that dire on first read: The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates fewer times than experts had predicted, in 2025.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In response to the outcry, Citi Bike changed its A.P.I. so the data was no longer accessible in real time.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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During his rehabilitation, Higbee stayed connected to the team by attending meetings and games.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx is not the first person in the public eye to describe the benefit of music in his rehabilitation.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Automated systems can quickly match candidates to roles, reducing the time spent on manual screening and improving recruitment's overall efficiency.Silvija Martincevic, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Much like the theory states, a dash of red can improve any environment, and tiny red balls are quite literally the cherry on top.Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The alliance could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Representatives for Honda and Nissan didn’t immediately reply to a requests for comment regarding the start date for talks.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, December 17, the 32-year-old singer found himself in hot water with fans after replying to a Musk post.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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