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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
Karen Yuan, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The eight-episode series, which first debuted on the network in March, will not be coming back for more, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This weekend, July 19-20, a hit horror franchise is making a big comeback with an all-new cast of five rising stars — with the help of OGs, of course.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
My classmates came back with just-as-tentative expressions and baskets full of red currants, squash blossoms, and heads of frisée.
—Karen Yuan, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The eight-episode series, which first debuted on the network in March, will not be coming back for more, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
The Yankees put together a comeback win after being down 7-2 heading into the sixth inning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This weekend, July 19-20, a hit horror franchise is making a big comeback with an all-new cast of five rising stars — with the help of OGs, of course.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images With that being said, everyone recovers from a torn Achilles injury differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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Groups supporting the government responded along with authorities to repress the protests.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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On the golf course, whenever his more athletic playing partners start talking trash, Baumgartner has his retort at the ready.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The seething retort against Drake not only rattled the 6 God and his disciples but unequivocally lunged Lamar into God mode.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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And many people who study emergency response agree that, to some degree, the agency needs reform.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Customers have come to expect lightning-fast response times at every hour.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The address matches that of Concept House, a rehabilitation center specializing in addiction treatment.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Additionally, the council gave initial approval for a temporary speed limit reduction from 35 mph to 25 mph from Nash Street to Baghdad Avenue while the city conducts rehabilitation construction on the Immortal Ten Bridge.—
Lillian Vest,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Ramsay lamented the lack of a clean sheet and cited a few decision-making errors at various points in the contest that need to improve as the Loons continue their evolution, but couldn’t deny the general quality of play from his club.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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However, oil and gas stocks rebounded sharply from their lows after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index now above its April 1 level.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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From reviewing each poll in the last six months, a pattern emerges among conservative voters in which support for the president declines then rebounds to its base level.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Many also asked questions, to which Garrett replied with further explanation.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The tech billionaire replied in the negative to a question regarding a potential deal.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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