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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
Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
So expect that tax-hike idea to come back eventually.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 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
Colon denied using the drugs and said urine tests had come back clear.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
So expect that tax-hike idea to come back eventually.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 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 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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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 response has been overwhelmingly positive.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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As with nationwide demonstrations in 2017, 2019, and 2022, the current unrest appears to have erupted spontaneously in response to government actions.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The property, built in 1964, has had minimal upgrades since construction and requires substantial rehabilitation, according to Rodriguez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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
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Janowski and forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu led the Tommies in rebounding, with five boards apiece.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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But Southern Miss' combination of outside shooting and size on the interior proved too much for Texas State (7-9, 3-3 in Sun Belt), who were out-rebounded 47 to 34.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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 16 Jan. 2026.
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