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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
That means many services are coming back — and with them, places where young people can find support.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Still, Democratic leaders had made their peace with a Cuomo comeback.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
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Verb
As the world knows, Erivo is coming back as Elphaba for Uni’s Wicked: For the Good on Nov. 21, the second half of the Jon M. Chu directed big screen take of the uber-Broadway musical smash.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
That means many services are coming back — and with them, places where young people can find support.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
Noun
Once a hallmark of old-world kitchens and grand country estates, range alcoves are making a major comeback in kitchen design.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Still, Democratic leaders had made their peace with a Cuomo comeback.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, said the body of the man recovered on the mountain is believed to be the only suspect responsible for the deadly shootings.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Police recovered the keys to the SUV in the 600 block of Burr, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Firefighters had responded to reports of a brush fire at Canfield Mountain, north of Coeur d’Alene, at around 1:30 p.m., at which point someone started shooting at them.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Social media companies have already gotten several claims dismissed, including a claim of unjust enrichment, Goetz said, because Nazario failed to respond to them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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She’s always equipped with a sense of humor and a sharp retort.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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In another now-viral post, Sanders would clap back at the Detroit native, as well as Jacquees’ mother, with a fiery retort.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump Warns Iran To Make Peace or Face Further Strikes Satellite Images Show Israeli Strike Damage to Iranian Nuclear Site That relief in the market was only temporary as after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint, in response to the U.S. strikes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The hitch, for both the U.S. and Israel, is that bringing the attack to Iran, as a country, risks stirring the nationalist response of a nation that goes back 2,500 years.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Once the market gains confidence in the foundry’s independence or ownership, the valuation will not simply rebound.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Rested, rebounding Bogaerts’ heroics stood this time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which made the arrest and controls the jail, and the Office of Statewide Prosecution, which is overseeing Lopez’s prosecution, did not reply to messages seeking comment.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Howell’s lawyer did not reply to requests for comment.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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