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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
Bill Chappell, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Mineral diplomacy by the United States in Africa should ensure that any future deals do not exacerbate conflicts or perpetuate poverty for short-term instrumental gains that will come back to haunt us.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
That’s not easy to do, and few artists have managed that kind of a comeback.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
And Washington is hoping Croix Bethune, who tied the league's season assist record in her rookie year, can come back strong from a knee injury.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Mineral diplomacy by the United States in Africa should ensure that any future deals do not exacerbate conflicts or perpetuate poverty for short-term instrumental gains that will come back to haunt us.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Marquette won the turnover battle and dominated the boards out-rebounding Villanova 41-26, but a poor shooting performance ultimately doomed any hope of a comeback.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
That’s not easy to do, and few artists have managed that kind of a comeback.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
Verb
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Eight of the firearms trafficked by his network were later recovered at crime scenes in the Dominican Republic, prosecutors said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Coulibaly fractured his right wrist during a game against Chicago, underwent surgery and recovered in time to play for France’s national team during the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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UnitedHealthcare did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Newsmax did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday night.—
Zoë Richards,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Middle East crisis — explained The report sparked a retort from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has deflected personal responsibility in the security failure.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The next day, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began his speech to the conference with a retort to Vance.—
Massimo Calabresi/Dachau,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Heart tissue is remodeled in response to a heart attack or high blood pressure.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Amazon said its lawsuit comes in response to a final order filed by the CPSC on January 17.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Besides medications, treatment may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise training and behavioral modifications, according to lung specialists.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Weightlessness can also cause weight-bearing bones to lose between 1 percent to 1.5 percent of mineral density per month, which may not be fully restored upon return to Earth with rehabilitation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While occupancy improved from 54% in Q4 2024 to 60% in Q1 2025, with average room rates rising from $238 to $320 per night, the property recorded a staggering $321.8 million impairment charge in Q4 2024, dragging down Allegiant’s otherwise solid airline performance.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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The defense improved, holding the Bluejays to 5-for-20 shooting over the final 15 minutes while the Huskies cut their deficit to three at the 6:31 mark, but ultimately paid for their early mistakes.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After a disappointing first-round loss in the 2024 NCAA tournament, the Tigers will use the early exit as fuel to rebound to a title.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Which is all the more remarkable considering five years ago, the pandemic brought education in the U.S. to a grinding halt and, in many places, achievement still hasn't rebounded.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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My films reply to each other and to repair each other.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Salib did not reply to a message left with his Forest Hills, Queens, office.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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