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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
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
When this happens, overall rebuilding efforts can be slowed as lots sit empty and the positive impacts of mass rebuilding — people coming back to neighborhoods, stores reopening — are diminished.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Morrissey’s meandering comeback has finally arrived at the release of new music.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The Mercedes driver goes off camera for a few minutes, then comes back and begins arguing with the Uber driver, said the worker, who asked not to be named.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
When this happens, overall rebuilding efforts can be slowed as lots sit empty and the positive impacts of mass rebuilding — people coming back to neighborhoods, stores reopening — are diminished.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
When two comebacks failed, McMillan took a job managing a health club in White Marsh.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Morrissey’s meandering comeback has finally arrived at the release of new music.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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About $100,000 worth of handbags were recovered and returned to the victim, the police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Kings came back to cut the deficit to four on a baseline jumper by LaVine, but the Timberwolves responded with an 11-0 run to take a 60-45 lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Boise police and fire departments responded to the scene of the crash near the intersection of North Orchard Street, West Victory Road and West Wright Street, according to a Boise Police Department social media post.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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Strange to say, her mother’s retort comforts her.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mayor added that the vehicles caused a delay in response time.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Again, this was in response to a question about Bowe’s mentoring skills.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The trauma of last weekend will require patient rehabilitation and mental care.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The project includes the rehabilitation or replacement of 12 interchanges and 26 bridges.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Packers look to rebound from an embarrassing loss to the Carolina Panthers at home last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The poor rebounding continued a worrisome trend.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ricardo Villalobos, the attorney representing owner Eric Goldie in the eviction case, did not reply to The Times’ request for comment about Rourke’s allegations.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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A number of other users replied to the comment in agreement.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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