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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
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
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Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The four drivers behind reversible clothing’s comeback The revival is not down to any single factor.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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A lot of this came back to a guy named Ron Arnold.
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Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
—
Rochelle Haynes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Noun
Naturally, that comeback brings questions.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
The four drivers behind reversible clothing’s comeback The revival is not down to any single factor.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come back
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McCloskey wrote on social media after recovering the rifle.
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Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.
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Despite being the much smaller team, the Valkyries only lost the rebounding battle 34-32.
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After all travel dropped during the pandemic, most transit agencies rebounded slowly, but long-distance bus and rail ridership shot back up.
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On June 18, Buss was responding to a call which ended up in a standoff.
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The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.
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Rob-Will's bloody-mouthed Rip retort was just as classic.
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Already the encyclical letter is being interpreted by many as a clear and concise retort to Silicon Valley about the future of civilization.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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My 21-year-old child responds only sporadically to texts and phone calls, often going days or weeks without a response.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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Contemporary Pilates This form of Pilates blends classical principles with modern scientific developments and rehabilitation techniques.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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If feedback stings, take a breath, separate taste from task, and keep what improves the result.
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Bald eagle fans from around the country are rallying behind one of Big Bear's most famous families ahead of a planned Fourth of July fireworks show in the Southern California mountain town.
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Morocco would rally to a 4-2 victory, advancing to the next round as Haiti’s journey ended.
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“Come back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20back. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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