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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
Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The tricky part for the Huskies is figuring out who is coming back, and what needs will be left to address.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Help is also needed at cornerback with Washington signing Amik Robertson and at safety because of the uncertainty of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch's comebacks from injuries.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Mulligan stepped outside and cried quickly, then came back in to do another take.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The tricky part for the Huskies is figuring out who is coming back, and what needs will be left to address.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Nothing but the 3-1 comeback would come close.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Help is also needed at cornerback with Washington signing Amik Robertson and at safety because of the uncertainty of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch's comebacks from injuries.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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City leaders have also taken a new step of prohibiting all special event permits on Picnic Day, a move intended to reduce congestion, limit overlapping crowds and allow emergency services to respond more effectively.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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How did Athena Strand's parents respond to her death?—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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If, by our standard, that is glaring plagiarism, the obvious retort is that the standard of the early seventeenth century was a very different beast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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LeBron James didn’t hold back from his retorts over his late-in-the-game elbow injury Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Thoughtful responses should keep everything moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alden operates more than 40 sites in the Chicago area, Rockford and Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing and memory care.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snell will likely face hitters in the live BP situation a couple more times, eventually adding a third inning before going on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Having rebounded from a franchise-worst 6-21 start to earn the next-to-last berth in the NBA play-in tournament, coach Tyronn Lue’s resilient bunch could not extend its historic comeback on its home court.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Ivišić twins give Illinois a pair of 7-footers who can shoot, rebound and protect the rim.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Earle replied in the comments, while also reposting the video on her own Tiktok profile.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Seeing people reply about me was really weird.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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